Serving 1,635 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer High School's student population of 1,635 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4078 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer High School's ranking?
Pioneer High School is ranked #4078 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer High School often compared to?
Pioneer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer High School?
1,635 students attend Pioneer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pioneer High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer High School offer ?
Pioneer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer High School part of?
Pioneer High School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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