Carson High School vs. Pioneer Academy
Should I attend Carson High School or Pioneer Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,276 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 207 students in grades 1-12, Pioneer Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
1-12
Total Students
2,276 students
207 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
13 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#486 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
4
Grade 2 Students
-
1
Grade 3 Students
-
5
Grade 4 Students
-
4
Grade 5 Students
-
6
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
14
Grade 9 Students
621
35
Grade 10 Students
608
39
Grade 11 Students
542
50
Grade 12 Students
491
37
Ungraded Students
14
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
47%
32%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
45%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
