PONDER H S
TEA rating
A · 92
Grades
09-12
Enrollment
560
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic | 36.4% |
| African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 11.7% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 37.2% |
| Special education | 13.1% |
| Gifted & talented | 12.2% |
| Dyslexic | 6.6% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 4 |
| Military-connected | 15 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
2025 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
Campus distinctions
TEA distinction designations earned by this campus.
ELA / Reading
Not earned
Mathematics
Earned
Science
Not earned
Social Studies
Earned
Postsecondary Readiness
Earned
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level on EOC exams.
End-of-Course exams
| Subject | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | 89% | 56% | 16% |
| Biology | 97% | 80% | 31% |
| English I | 85% | 68% | 15% |
| English II | 80% | 64% | 9% |
| U.S. History | 96% | 82% | 41% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Avg teacher experience
12.8 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$70,188
Teacher turnover
33%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
May receive TIA payments beginning the 2026–27 school year.
Recognized
$5,310
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$10,620
per teacher / year
Master
$19,701
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
400 W BAILEY ST
PONDER, TX 76259-0278