PONDER H S

www.ponderisd.net

505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ponder High School, located at 300 W. Bailey in Ponder, Texas, serves as the central secondary campus for the Ponder Independent School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it emphasizes a traditional academic environment while striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings, extracurricular activities, and career-oriented programs. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Ponder, often serving as a hub for local events and community pride.

The district's philosophy, as reflected on their website, focuses on fostering student growth through a balance of rigorous academic standards and holistic development. By maintaining a supportive student-to-teacher ratio, Ponder High School aims to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them navigate their high school years toward graduation and beyond. For further information on academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies, the school’s official website at [www.ponderisd.net](http://www.ponderisd.net) serves as the primary resource for families and community members.

505

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONDER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	162
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
306 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
162 (32.1 %)
Black
15 (3.0 %)
Two or More
15 (3.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PONDER ISD
Phone:	(940)479-8312
Website:	http://www.ponderisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 106