Serving 3,220 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Valley 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pioneer Valley High School's student population of 3,220 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pioneer Valley 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 Valley High School is 0.12, 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
#6011 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
94%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Valley High School's ranking?
Pioneer Valley High School is ranked #6011 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Pioneer Valley High School often compared to?
Pioneer Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Maria High School, Ernest Righetti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Valley High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Valley High School?
3,220 students attend Pioneer Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pioneer Valley High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Valley High School?
Pioneer Valley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pioneer Valley High School offer ?
Pioneer Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pioneer Valley High School part of?
Pioneer Valley High School is part of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
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