Pioneer Academy vs. Carson High School
Should you attend Pioneer Academy or Carson High School? 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
Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
1-12
9-12
Total Students
206 students
2,289 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#404 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
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Graduation Rate
80-89%
92%
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
33
615
Grade 10 Students
46
590
Grade 11 Students
58
574
Grade 12 Students
47
494
Ungraded Students
-
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
47%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
58%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
