Pioneer Charter School (Closed 2008)
- Pioneer Charter School served 231 students in grades 7-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 84% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.60 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Poudre School District R-1 School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- PIONEER School for Expeditionary Learning (PIONEER) is an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound (ELOB) school and is a charter school within the Poudre School District (PSD) for students in grades 7-12. Our classes consist of small, caring learning communities of no more than 20 students per class (crew). The fundamental idea behind ELOB is that students learn more by experiencing the world around them than by sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher. Expeditionary Learning harnesses the child’s natural passion to learn and is a powerful method for helping children develop the curiosity, knowledge, skills, and personal qualities they need for successful adulthood. Thematic expeditions (long-term units of study) are at the heart of the design. Expeditions last approximately one semester and incorporate curriculum standards with service-learning, adventure, and fieldwork.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pioneer Charter School is Fort Collins High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Liberty Common Charter School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Collins Fort Collins High School Grades: 9-12 | 1691 students
0.7 miles
3400 Lambkin Way
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-8021 0.7 9-12 1691 - Fort Collins Liberty Common Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1128 students
0.9 miles
1725 Sharp Point Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)482-9800 0.9 K-12 1128 - Fort Collins Shepardson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.0 miles
1501 Springwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-4525 1.0 PK-5 413 - Fort Collins Linton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
1.2 miles
4100 Caribou Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)488-5850 1.2 PK-5 462 - Fort Collins Mountain Sage Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 268 students
1.2 miles
2310 East Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970)568-5456 1.2 K-8 268
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