Santa Maria High School vs. Pioneer Valley High School
Should you attend Santa Maria High School or Pioneer Valley 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
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Pioneer Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 3,196 students in grades 9-12, Santa Maria 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,196 students
3,220 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7994 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6011 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
16%
Graduation Rate
88%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
774
838
Grade 10 Students
827
828
Grade 11 Students
874
772
Grade 12 Students
721
782
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
96%
94%
% Black
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% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
