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Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School vs. Ponderosa High School

Should you attend Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School or Ponderosa High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ponderosa High School
3661 Ponderosa Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Ponderosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades 7-12, Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,689 students in grades 9-12, Ponderosa High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
475 students
1,689 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ponderosa High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ponderosa High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ponderosa High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ponderosa High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#4969 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2835 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ponderosa High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)
42%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ponderosa High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ponderosa High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Dorado Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ponderosa High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
78
-
Grade 8 Students
80
-
Grade 9 Students
85
438
Grade 10 Students
72
388
Grade 11 Students
83
440
Grade 12 Students
77
423
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ponderosa High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ponderosa High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ponderosa High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Black Oak Mine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ponderosa High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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