Serving 3,156 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pioneer Valley High School's student population of 3,156 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Valley High School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Pioneer Valley High School often compared to?
Pioneer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Maria High School, Ernest Righetti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley High School?
3,156 students attend Pioneer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pioneer Valley High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley High School?
Pioneer Valley High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley High School offer ?
Pioneer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer Valley High School part of?
Pioneer Valley High School is part of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
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5 3/14/2014
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