PONDER H S
TEA rating
A · 95
was A · 92 in 2025
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% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: A · 92
2025: B · 89
2025: C · 70
2025: B · 89
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level on EOC 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