Pioneer Academy vs. Carson High School
Should I attend Pioneer Academy or Carson 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
Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
1-12
9-12
Total Students
207 students
2,276 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
139 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#486 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#274 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
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
35
621
Grade 10 Students
39
608
Grade 11 Students
50
542
Grade 12 Students
37
491
Ungraded Students
-
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
47%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
51%
45%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%