Gunderson High School vs. Pioneer High School
Should I attend Gunderson High School or Pioneer High School? 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
Gunderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 957 students in grades 9-12, Gunderson 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 is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
957 students
1,521 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2386 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#340 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
219
388
Grade 10 Students
240
397
Grade 11 Students
250
385
Grade 12 Students
248
351
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
14%
% Hispanic
63%
36%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
12%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%