Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Continuation 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Continuation High School's student population of 240 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Continuation High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Continuation High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
20%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Continuation High School's ranking?
Pioneer Continuation High School is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Continuation High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Continuation High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Continuation High School?
240 students attend Pioneer Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pioneer Continuation High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Continuation High School?
Pioneer Continuation High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pioneer Continuation High School offer ?
Pioneer Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer Continuation High School part of?
Pioneer Continuation High School is part of Shasta Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Pioneer Continuation High School located?
Pioneer Continuation High School is located in the Sunset neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunset.
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