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Pioneer Continuation High

High School · Shasta Union High · Redding, CA

A Shasta Union High high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2650 Eighth St., Redding, CA 96001

  • Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 57.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate57%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$18,770

Students at Pioneer Continuation High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency2%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
2%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pioneer Continuation High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,399/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,594

Median home value

$385,900

Median rent

$1,238/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shasta HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.2 mi1,284Compare →
Shasta Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.4 mi119Compare →
University PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.96–120.4 mi1,016Compare →
Foothill HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–12Not available1,432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Shasta Union High

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$18,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pioneer Continuation High is listed in Shasta Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pioneer Continuation High

Pioneer Continuation High is a public high school in Redding, CA, part of Shasta Union High, serving approximately 218 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,334 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pioneer Continuation High

What grades does Pioneer Continuation High serve?

Pioneer Continuation High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pioneer Continuation High?

Pioneer Continuation High has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pioneer Continuation High rank in CA?

Pioneer Continuation High ranks #5,334 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pioneer Continuation High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pioneer Continuation High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pioneer Continuation High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Continuation High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pioneer Continuation High a charter school?

No, Pioneer Continuation High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pioneer Continuation High a Title I school?

No, Pioneer Continuation High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Continuation High?

72.5% of students at Pioneer Continuation High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Shasta County
4-Year Graduation
57.0%
Area population (ZIP 96001)
34,109
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
40.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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