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PONDER H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
PONDER, Texas · PONDER ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students557
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo
PONDER H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
557
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
37%-27.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

PONDER H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in PONDER, Texas. The school enrolls 557 students. It is part of the PONDER ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPONDER ISD
County48121
CityPONDER
ZIP76259
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483531003992

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment557
White1.3%
Hispanic / Latino24.3%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.3%
Hispanic
24.3%
Black
0.8%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)