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#519 of 691 schools in NV
Pioneer Academy
High School · Carson City · Carson City, NV
A Carson City high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 E. Corbett St., Carson City, NV 89706
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pioneer Academy 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 89Very Walkable
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,653
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carson City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pioneer Academy is listed in Carson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy is a public high school in Carson City, NV, part of Carson City, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-12th with a 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Academy
What grades does Pioneer Academy serve?
Pioneer Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pioneer Academy?
Pioneer Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Academy is 27.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Academy rank in NV?
Pioneer Academy ranks #519 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Pioneer Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pioneer Academy a charter school?
No, Pioneer Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pioneer Academy a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Academy?
55.9% of students at Pioneer Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Carson City
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.2%
- Phone
- (775) 283-1300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 89706)
- 20,724
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 89706; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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