Pioneer High School

10800 Ben Avon
Whittier, CA 90606

Rating

Top 50%

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Pioneer High School serves 1,233 students in grades 9-12.

Pioneer High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Pioneer High School's student population of 1,233 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,233 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Pioneer High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Pioneer High School is 0.08, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3254 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pioneer High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

37%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

58%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pioneer High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

96%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Pioneer High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

97%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Pioneer High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

68%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pioneer High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Whittier Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer High School's ranking?

Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What schools are Pioneer High School often compared to?

Pioneer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pioneer High School?

The graduation rate of Pioneer High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Pioneer High School?

1,233 students attend Pioneer High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Pioneer High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer High School?

Pioneer High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Pioneer High School offer ?

Pioneer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Pioneer High School part of?

Pioneer High School is part of Whittier Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education