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Pioneer Senior High School vs. Hinsdale Central School

Should you attend Pioneer Senior High School or Hinsdale Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pioneer Senior High School
12145 County Line Rd
Yorkshire, NY 14173
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Hinsdale Central School
3701 Main St
Hinsdale, NY 14743
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Pioneer Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Hinsdale Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 684 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hinsdale Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
684 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pioneer Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hinsdale Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hinsdale Central School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pioneer Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hinsdale Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hinsdale Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#217 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#1176 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pioneer Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hinsdale Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hinsdale Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hinsdale Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hinsdale Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pioneer Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hinsdale Central School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pioneer Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hinsdale Central School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
-
19
Grade 1 Students
-
30
Grade 2 Students
-
27
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
29
Grade 5 Students
-
23
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
29
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Grade 9 Students
174
18
Grade 10 Students
169
31
Grade 11 Students
151
29
Grade 12 Students
170
35
Ungraded Students
20
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hinsdale Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hinsdale Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hinsdale Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hinsdale Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hinsdale Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hinsdale Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
95%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hinsdale Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hinsdale Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pioneer Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hinsdale Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hinsdale Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pioneer Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hinsdale Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pioneer Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hinsdale Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pioneer Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hinsdale Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hinsdale Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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