Pierce High School serves 499 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pierce High School's student population of 499 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pierce High School is 0.37, 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)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pierce High School?
The graduation rate of Pierce High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pierce High School?
499 students attend Pierce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pierce High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce High School?
Pierce High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pierce High School offer ?
Pierce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pierce High School part of?
Pierce High School is part of Pierce Joint Unified School District.
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