Summary:
Zip code 76259, located in Ponder, Texas, is home to a single high school, Ponder High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 557 students as part of the Ponder Independent School District (Isd).
Ponder High School is a standout performer with a strong upward trajectory, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. The school boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 99.2% and an extremely low dropout rate of 0.2%. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the state average in core subjects, with particularly strong results in U.S. History (82.07% proficient) and Biology (79.73% proficient). A favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. The school also demonstrated remarkable academic improvement in one year, with Algebra I proficiency jumping from 35.65% to 55.88% and Biology proficiency increasing from 55.9% to 79.73%.
Despite over a third of its students (37.16%) being economically disadvantaged, Ponder High School achieves above-average results, placing it in the 75th percentile statewide. While the school excels in most subjects, Algebra I remains a relative weakness at 55.88% proficient, though it is still slightly above the state average. The school's district, Ponder Independent School District (Isd), is ranked 349th out of 951 districts in Texas, placing it in the 63rd percentile with a 3-star rating. Overall, this school provides a strong academic environment with a focus on student success and continuous improvement.
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