PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL
PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in PARKER, CO with about 1,349 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL, located in Parker, Colorado, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Douglas County School District. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus is widely recognized for its "Mustang" identity and traditional high school experience. The school places a significant emphasis on academic achievement, offering a broad curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment opportunities for college credit, and robust elective pathways to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond the classroom, Ponderosa is highly regarded for its diverse extracurricular landscape. The school maintains a competitive athletics program and a wide array of student-led clubs, performing arts, and vocational organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a deep commitment to student involvement and personal development, PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL fosters an environment designed to help students transition into responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Parker community and beyond.
For more information, contact PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL at (303) 387-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARKER, CO 80134-5459
(303) 387-4000
PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PARKER, CO with about 1,349 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 1,349
- Teachers:
- 66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONDEROSA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.