Pioneer High School
Pioneer High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Whittier Union High
Pioneer High School is located in Whittier, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Whittier Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 1467 students in grades 9-12.
Pioneer High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pioneer High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Pioneer High School had an API growth score of 731 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pioneer High School's 2012 base score was 725 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Pioneer High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pioneer High School's students and teachers. more
Pioneer High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pioneer High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Pioneer High School had an API growth score of 731 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Pioneer High School's 2012 base score was 725 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Pioneer High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pioneer High School's students and teachers. more
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Pioneer High School
The best thing about Pioneer High School is that the teachers are great! My daughter graduated this year(2010), and has autism. Her teachers were always willing to work with her and helo her out with her work. Especially, Mr. Gonzalez(Math teacher). He is a very caring and patient teacher. When my daughter was having trouble socializing, he encouraged her to join the Leo's Club. She did and was in for all 4 years. She loved it and helped her feel good about herself. Thanks to the Pioneer teachers, my daughter is off to college, and has evolved into a wonderful young lady with so many dreams and asperations.
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Judy ann Arana: Greetings, two of my children have graduated from Pioneer High School. My daughter Roberta graduated in 2004;my son Michael graduated on June 16th 2010.
We have two other children attending Pioneer. All my children have been treated well. There may have been some people (staff) not teachers!! who did not like one of my children. However, we have tought our children that in life not everyone will like you. That's just a part of life...so my children we not moved nor did they pout.
Over all Pioneer is a great school..we owe Thanks to all teachers and staff who made an forever impact on our childrens lives. Thanks to Mr. Murata (counslor), Mr. Montenegro (Auto shop) teacher, Mr. Smith (English). Mr. Murata and Mr. Montenegro went above and beyond for my son Michael. Thanks Pioneer High
We have two other children attending Pioneer. All my children have been treated well. There may have been some people (staff) not teachers!! who did not like one of my children. However, we have tought our children that in life not everyone will like you. That's just a part of life...so my children we not moved nor did they pout.
Over all Pioneer is a great school..we owe Thanks to all teachers and staff who made an forever impact on our childrens lives. Thanks to Mr. Murata (counslor), Mr. Montenegro (Auto shop) teacher, Mr. Smith (English). Mr. Murata and Mr. Montenegro went above and beyond for my son Michael. Thanks Pioneer High
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I my kid attend Pioneer and have never been treated unfailly. If you want things to change you must be involved as a parent. Thinks only change when you are involved with your students and the school activities. Tired of hearing how bad Pioneer. I am very proud to say I went to Pioneer and now my kid attend, which are Honors kid. So get involved and not put down the school.
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Pioneer High School
This school really needs to work on treating everyone the same,especially those that have come from a different city,state or country. And especially those who seem to stick out from the crowd. And I say this school should be taken down ! It is that absolutely terrible!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1467
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pioneer High School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
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Whittier Union High District Spending
$9,043Per Pupil
The Whittier Union High spends $9,043 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Whittier Union High District
25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Pioneer High School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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