Santa Fe High School vs. Pioneer High School
Should I attend Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,954 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,205 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,954 students
1,205 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1424 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
58%
Graduation Rate
96%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
531
310
Grade 10 Students
515
330
Grade 11 Students
432
296
Grade 12 Students
476
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
90%
97%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
5%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
18%