Pioneer High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Pioneer High School

1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118

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Top 30%

Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
: Top 30%
: 44% (Top 30%)
: 64% (Top 20%)
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pioneer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Pioneer High School's student population of 1,469 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,469 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Pioneer High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Pioneer High School by grade.

School Calendar

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Pioneer High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Pioneer High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CA)

#2117 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Pioneer High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

44%

33%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pioneer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

64%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pioneer High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

28%

29%

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

21:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pioneer High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pioneer High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hispanic

40%

56%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pioneer High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

White

37%

20%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pioneer High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.63

This chart displays the diversity score of Pioneer High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≥99%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Pioneer High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

24%

54%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

San Jose Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pioneer High School's ranking?

Pioneer High School is ranked #2117 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.

What schools are Pioneer High School often compared to?

Pioneer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Clara High School, Gunderson High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pioneer High School?

The graduation rate of Pioneer High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.

How many students attend Pioneer High School?

1,469 students attend Pioneer High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Pioneer High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer High School?

Pioneer High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Pioneer High School offer ?

Pioneer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Pioneer High School part of?

Pioneer High School is part of San Jose Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Pioneer High School located?

Pioneer High School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,469 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
: Top 30%
: 44% (Top 30%)
: 64% (Top 20%)
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education