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#2637 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 28% in state

Pioneer High

High School · Woodland Joint Unified · Woodland, CA

A Woodland Joint Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1400 Pioneer Ave., Woodland, CA 95776

  • Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$16,138
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Pioneer High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,703/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodland), 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

$104,020

Median home value

$554,900

Median rent

$1,677/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Dan JacobsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.6 mi6Compare →
Woodland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–120.8 mi840Compare →
Lift Global AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.8 mi25Compare →
Woodland Senior HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–123.0 mi1,171Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Woodland Joint Unified

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#2 of 17
District spending per student
$16,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pioneer High is listed in Woodland Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pioneer High

Pioneer High is a public high school in Woodland, CA, part of Woodland Joint Unified, serving approximately 1,635 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,637 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pioneer High

What grades does Pioneer High serve?

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

How many students attend Pioneer High?

Pioneer High has an enrollment of approximately 1,635 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High?

The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pioneer High rank in CA?

Pioneer High ranks #2,637 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Pioneer High's MySchoolScout rating?

Pioneer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pioneer High a charter school?

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

Is Pioneer High a Title I school?

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

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

71.8% of students at Pioneer 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
1,635
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Yolo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 95776)
27,189
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
34.7
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 95776; 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

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