Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School's student population of 68 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
68 students attend Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School offer ?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School part of?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is part of Crook County School District.
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