Carson High School vs. Pioneer Academy
Should you attend Carson High School or Pioneer Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,289 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 206 students in grades 1-12, Pioneer Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
1-12
Total Students
2,289 students
206 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#325 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
15-19%
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Graduation Rate
92%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
2
Grade 5 Students
-
2
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
5
Grade 9 Students
615
33
Grade 10 Students
590
46
Grade 11 Students
574
58
Grade 12 Students
494
47
Ungraded Students
16
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
47%
26%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
44%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
