Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 38 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
38 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
≤20%
37%
(15-16)
≤20%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
(14-15)
4%
11%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(14-15)
67%
54%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(14-15)
4%
6%

Showing 1997–2015. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
(14-15)
25%
25%

Showing 2006–2015. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

100%
(15-16)
80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School?
38 students attend Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School?
Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School offer ?
Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School part of?
Pioneer Plus (Continuation School) High School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

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