Pioneer Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Royal Center, Indiana. It is part of the Pioneer Regional School District and offers grades 8 through 12. Pioneer has won 7 State Championship titles. Pioneer was the first school in the state ever to win 3 state championships in one year.
Serving 425 students in grades 7-12, Pioneer Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Royal Center, IN, covering approximately 151.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pioneer Jr-sr High School's student population of 425 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pioneer Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Jr-sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#945 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Pioneer Jr-sr High School is ranked #945 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pioneer Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Pioneer Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logansport Community High School, Lewis Cass High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Pioneer Jr-sr High School?
425 students attend Pioneer Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pioneer Jr-sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Jr-sr High School?
Pioneer Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Jr-sr High School offer ?
Pioneer Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Jr-sr High School part of?
Pioneer Jr-sr High School is part of Pioneer Regional School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Three of our four children had the opportunity of graduating from PHS and successfully completed. The academics are very good. One child spent 8 yrs in Band and 3 yrs in cheerleading. The parental and community involvement in the athletic program is contagious and we found ourselves deeply involved in the spirit of the PIONEER PANTHERS FANCLUB! Since then our last child graduated in 2008 and we still frequently attend football games and band contests. I am pleased that we decided to relocate to this community as it was been both fulfilling and rewarding. The possibilities offered at this School are endless! Go Panthers!
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