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Ponder H S

400 W Bailey St, Ponder, TX 76259 · (940)479-8312

Type
High
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
505
FTE teachers
40
Student/teacher
12.6:1
District
Ponder ISD

About this school

Ponder H S is a high school located in Ponder, TX, serving grades 9–12 and approximately 505 students. Operated by Ponder ISD, the campus sits about 29.8 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12.6:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Ponder H S is a traditional zoned public school within Ponder ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

High school news from Ponder H S — including graduation rates, college signing days, sports results, and state academic competitions — appears regularly in The Fort Worth's Ponder coverage.

Tip about Ponder H S? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Ponder H S". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ponder H S located?
Ponder H S is located at 400 W Bailey St in Ponder, TX 76259.
What grades does Ponder H S serve?
The school serves grades 9 through 12 as a high campus.
How many students attend Ponder H S?
Approximately 505 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Ponder H S?
Ponder H S is part of Ponder ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4835310).
Is Ponder H S a charter or magnet school?
Ponder H S is a traditional zoned public school within Ponder ISD.

Coverage from The Fort Worth

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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