Ponderosa High

3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682

bruin.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/

1,675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ponderosa High School, located in Shingle Springs, California, serves as a central educational hub for the El Dorado Union High School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it fosters a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and student involvement. The campus is well-regarded for its diverse extracurricular offerings, which range from competitive athletics and performing arts programs to various student-led clubs, all designed to provide a well-rounded high school experience for its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ponderosa High is deeply integrated into the local Shingle Springs community, often characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and tradition. The school places a high value on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that entails entering the workforce, joining the military, or pursuing higher education. With its commitment to fostering personal growth and academic achievement, Ponderosa High remains a cornerstone institution for families in the region.

1,675

Total Students

72.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ponderosa High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,134
Hispanic	335
Black	19
Asian	89
Two or More	69
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,134 (67.9%)
Hispanic
335 (20.1%)
Asian
89 (5.3%)
Two or More
69 (4.1%)
American Indian
20 (1.2%)
Black
19 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Dorado Union High
Phone:	(530)677-2281
Website:	http://bruin.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 425

Grade 10 440

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 428