Enrollment
18
High
DISTRICT 275 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GUSTINE UNIFIED·NCES 061632308853
Pioneer High (Continuation)
501 North Ave., Gustine, CA 95322 · (209) 854-6414 · Merced County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.0:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
8 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 5 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 13 | 72% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Pioneer High (Continuation) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Merced County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #1,951 of 2,093 | #23 of 24 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
18
-6 (-25%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 33
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 0.8 | 22.5:1 | 44% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 0.7 | 30.0:1 | 81% (17) |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 0.5 | 40.4:1 | 81% (17) |
| 2020-21 | 24 | N/A | N/A | 88% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 0.5 | 44.0:1 | 73% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 16 | N/A | N/A | 56% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 14 | N/A | N/A | 79% (11) |
| 2000-01 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | 57% (16) |
| 1990-91 | 33 | 4 | 8.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pioneer High (Continuation).
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (22 to 18); teachers up 60% (0.5 to 0.8).
About Pioneer High (Continuation)
Federal records list Pioneer High (Continuation) as a high school in Gustine, California. The school enrolls 18 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in California, the average enrollment is about 838.
Gustine Unified is made up of 5 schools with 1,627 students in all.
Pioneer High (Continuation) is 94% Hispanic by enrollment. Other reported shares: 6% multiracial. That compares with about 63% Hispanic among all Merced County residents.
For every teacher at Pioneer High (Continuation), there are about 22.5 students; the school has 0.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in California average 18.2:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 44%. It compares with 81% for public schools in Merced County.
For Merced County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $65,510 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. Counting Pioneer High (Continuation), Merced County has 117 public schools.
Measured in a straight line, Gustine High is less than a tenth of a mile from Pioneer High (Continuation). The five-mile area around Pioneer High (Continuation) holds at least 8 other public schools.
Pioneer High (Continuation) is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant.
The school shrank from 24 students in 2020-21 to 18 in 2024-25.
People who know Pioneer High (Continuation) can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Merced County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
290,201
Census ACS
Median income
$65,510
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
117
59,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gustine Unified
- Gustine HighHigh · 531 students
- Gustine ElementaryElementary · 483 students
- Gustine MiddleMiddle · 370 students
- Romero ElementaryElementary · 225 students
- Pioneer HeadstartElementary
Other schools in Gustine
- Gustine HighHigh · 531 students
- Gustine ElementaryElementary · 483 students
- Gustine MiddleMiddle · 370 students
- Pioneer HeadstartElementary
Nearby schools
- Gustine High0.0 mi · 531
- Gustine Elementary0.8 mi · 483
- Gustine Middle1.1 mi · 370
- Von Renner Elementary3.6 mi · 530
- Yolo Junior High4.0 mi · 738
- Foothill Community Day4.3 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Pioneer High (Continuation)How many students attend Pioneer High (Continuation)?
Pioneer High (Continuation) enrolls approximately 18 students in grades 09-12.
Is Pioneer High (Continuation) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pioneer High (Continuation) is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Pioneer High (Continuation) have?
Pioneer High (Continuation) employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Pioneer High (Continuation)?
Student demographics at Pioneer High (Continuation) are roughly 94% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Pioneer High (Continuation)?
Pioneer High (Continuation) is overseen by Gustine Unified in Merced County.
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