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Enrollment
1,582
High
DISTRICT 960 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WOODLAND JOINT UNIFIED·NCES 064308011380
Pioneer High
1400 Pioneer Ave., Woodland, CA 95776 · (530) 406-1148 · Yolo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,582 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 35% of California public high schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public high schools
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
1,125 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65%
Community
6
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 9 | 401 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 450 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 367 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 364 | 23% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 62% · US 70%
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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
52.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -8.2pp since 2014
Math
22.7%
CA avg 37.7% . +1.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 21.7% | 31.1% | 22.0% | 25.2% |
| Math | 7.3% | 15.4% | 20.9% | 56.4% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.8% | 22.7% |
| 2023-24 | 51.1% | 19.0% |
| 2022-23 | 58.1% | 22.9% |
| 2021-22 | 53.3% | 24.8% |
| 2020-21 | 62.9% | 40.2% |
| 2018-19 | 65.3% | 23.0% |
| 2017-18 | 67.4% | 26.7% |
| 2016-17 | 59.0% | 25.4% |
| 2015-16 | 70.0% | 35.0% |
| 2014-15 | 61.0% | 21.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.9%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Pioneer High
Pioneer High's state test result (36.4% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer High this school | 1,582 | 71.1% | 36.4% |
| Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa | 1,730 | 73.2% | 38.9% |
| Del Mar High San Jose | 1,350 | 69.6% | 36.8% |
| Tokay High Lodi | 2,058 | 69.3% | 30.0% |
| El Modena High Orange | 1,795 | 69.0% | 44.2% |
| John Marshall Senior High Los Angeles | 1,842 | 71.2% | 53.8% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Pioneer High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Yolo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.4% | #624 of 1,052 | #6 of 9 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.7% | #601 of 1,056 ▲ 40 | #5 of 9 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.8% | #645 of 1,056 ▼ 16 | #6 of 9 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.3pp | #300 of 1,044 | #3 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,582 | #528 of 2,093 | #3 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #585 of 1,352 | #5 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.7% | #685 of 1,351 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.1% | #845 of 1,575 | #5 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.7% | #252 of 327 | N/A |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,582
+42 (+3%) vs 2017
-6% since 2010-11, when it was 1,685
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 21.1:1
% White
14%
was 22%
% Hispanic
68%
was 65%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
11%
was 9%
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 | 1,582 | 78 | 20.3:1 | 71% (1,125) |
| 2023-24 | 1,635 | 81.1 | 20.2:1 | 72% (1,174) |
| 2022-23 | 1,635 | 79.5 | 20.6:1 | 71% (1,156) |
| 2017-18 | 1,540 | 72.9 | 21.1:1 | 56% (858) |
| 2015-16 | 1,525 | 69 | 22.1:1 | 61% (927) |
| 2010-11 | 1,685 | N/A | N/A | 41% (690) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pioneer High.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (1,540 to 1,582); teachers up 7% (72.9 to 78).
About Pioneer High
In Woodland, California, Pioneer High is a large high school. The school's 1,582 students are in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in California average about 838 students each.
A total of 17 schools make up Woodland Joint Unified, with 9,304 students enrolled.
A majority of students at Pioneer High, 68%, are Hispanic. Next come 14% White, 11% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The county population is about 33% Hispanic. Pioneer High has a diversity index of 50%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 78 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 20.3:1. Among high schools in California, the typical ratio is 18.2:1. Eligible students account for 71% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. On average, public schools in Yolo County report 59%.
The allk12 Grade for Pioneer High is C+. Compared with California public high schools, the school scored higher than 35% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 37.9% at Pioneer High; the school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 36.4%.
Yolo County has about 220,564 residents, and median household income is about $91,752, about 45% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 67 public schools in Yolo County, with a combined enrollment of about 29,820.
The school nearest to Pioneer High is Dan Jacobs, at a distance of about 0.6 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of the 8 nearby schools with scores, including this one, Pioneer High is 3rd on average proficiency.
Locale: Suburb: Small. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
A comparison of 2017-18 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 3%, from 1,540 to 1,582. White students made up 22% of enrollment in 2017-18 and 14% in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Pioneer High covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Yolo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
220,564
Census ACS
Median income
$91,752
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
67
29,820 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Woodland Joint Unified
- Woodland Senior HighHigh · 1,155 students
- Ramon S. Tafoya ElementaryElementary · 772 students
- Douglass MiddleMiddle · 768 students
- Woodland Prairie ElementaryElementary · 713 students
- Lee MiddleMiddle · 575 students
- Beamer ElementaryElementary · 496 students
Other schools in Woodland
- Woodland Senior HighHigh · 1,155 students
- Ramon S. Tafoya ElementaryElementary · 772 students
- Douglass MiddleMiddle · 768 students
- Woodland Prairie ElementaryElementary · 713 students
- Lee MiddleMiddle · 575 students
- Beamer ElementaryElementary · 496 students
Other Pioneer High schools
4 other US public schools in 2 states are named Pioneer High. Pioneer High is the 2nd largest of the 5.
- Pioneer HighSan Jose, CA · 1,393 students
- Pioneer HighWhittier, CA · 1,000 students
- Pioneer High SchoolANN ARBOR, MI · 1,671 students
- Pioneer High SchoolCROSWELL, MI · 78 students
Nearby schools
- Dan Jacobs0.6 mi · 8
- Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary0.7 mi · 772
- Woodland Prairie Elementary0.8 mi · 713
- Spring Lake Elementary1.2 mi · 387
- Douglass Middle1.7 mi · 768
- Gibson Elementary2.0 mi · 344
Frequently asked questions
About Pioneer HighHow many students attend Pioneer High?
Pioneer High enrolls approximately 1,582 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Pioneer High serve?
Pioneer High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Pioneer High?
Approximately 20.3:1 students per teacher at Pioneer High.
How diverse is Pioneer High?
Pioneer High reports a student body of 14% White, 68% Hispanic, 2% Black, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Pioneer High in?
Pioneer High is part of Woodland Joint Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.