Ponder H S
Ponder, TX · Ponder ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
500th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 70%▲ Improving
300 W BAILEY, Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8312NCES ID 483531003992Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ponder H S 500th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 70% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 309 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 536 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 57.8% | ▼ 24.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 34.3% | ▲ 20.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $362K in zip 76259 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Ponder H S in?
Ponder H S is part of the Ponder ISD district in Ponder, Texas.
Is Ponder H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ponder H S 500th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ponder H S?
White 58%, Hispanic 34%, Black 3%, Two or more races 3% (536 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ponder H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76259 is $362K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.