Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Continuation High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Pioneer Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Continuation High School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Continuation High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Continuation High School's ranking?
Pioneer Continuation High School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Continuation High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pioneer Continuation High School?
186 students attend Pioneer Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pioneer Continuation High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Continuation High School?
Pioneer Continuation High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Continuation High School offer ?
Pioneer Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer Continuation High School part of?
Pioneer Continuation High School is part of Shasta Union High School District.
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