Pioneer High School is a high school located in Woodland, California. It is one of two high schools in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. It includes grades nine through twelve. As of the 2023-2024 school year, it enrolled approximately 1600 students. It is the newest high school in Woodland, opening in 2003.
Serving 1,582 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer High serves the southern part of Woodland, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school's center to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pioneer High School's student population of 1,582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,582 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer High School is 0.51, 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
#4318 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer High School's ranking?
Pioneer High School is ranked #4318 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer High School often compared to?
Pioneer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Pioneer High School?
1,582 students attend Pioneer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pioneer High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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