PONCA HIGH SCHOOL
PONCA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in PONCA, NE with about 214 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, PONCA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
PONCA HIGH SCHOOL, located at 505 3rd Street in Ponca, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. As part of the Ponca Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a supportive, small-town learning environment where students have access to a variety of educational opportunities, ranging from core curriculum requirements to various elective courses designed to foster critical thinking and skill development.
Beyond academics, PONCA HIGH SCHOOL plays a central role in the community’s social fabric by offering a robust extracurricular program. This includes competitive athletic teams, clubs, and organizational activities that encourage student leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By balancing a rigorous focus on college and career readiness with a strong emphasis on student well-being and community involvement, PONCA HIGH SCHOOL strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their future endeavors.
For more information, contact PONCA HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 755-5701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PONCA, NE 68770-0568
(402) 755-5701
PONCA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PONCA, NE with about 214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 19.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONCA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.