Ponderosa High School
School Overview
Ponderosa High School is a public school located in Parker, Colorado. It is a school in Douglas County School District RE-1 district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 48% of students are proficient in Math learning and 68% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,350 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 66 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,350 students are attending Ponderosa High School. By gender, there are 719 and 631 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ponderosa High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 77 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 66 | 38 | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 77 | 46 | 31 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 66 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ponderosa High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 90.9% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 66 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 60 | 90.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 9.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 338 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 121,711 Households |
| Population | 338,139 |
| Male | 169,235 |
| Female | 169,782 |
| Child Population | 111,316 |
| Total Housing Units | 125,773 Units |
| Average House Value | $469,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,725 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.90% |
| Average Household Income | $120,130 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.15% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ponderosa High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 357 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 307 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ponderosa High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 357 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 72 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 69 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 312 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 307 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
In Douglas County School District No. Re 1, 91 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PARKER, Colorado
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