Pioneer High

Summary:

Pioneer High is a public high school located in Woodland, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,635 students. It is part of the Woodland Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 997 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pioneer High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 96.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Cache Creek High continuation school, which had a 73.9% graduation rate in 2022-2023. In academic performance, Pioneer High outperforms the district and the state in several key test score metrics, with 51.15% of its 11th-grade students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.24% for the district and 55.73% for the state. However, the school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.9% in 2020-2021 to 33.8% in 2021-2022, an area of concern as the 2022-2023 rate of 22.8% is still higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby high schools, Pioneer High generally outperforms the continuation schools, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Davis Joint Unified School District, such as Davis Senior High and Da Vinci Charter Academy. With 70.7% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, Pioneer High serves a relatively high-need population, which may contribute to some of the challenges the school faces, such as higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower performance among certain student subgroups. By addressing these areas of concern and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools, Pioneer High can work to improve its overall performance and provide a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 Pioneer Ave.
       Woodland, CA  95776-5152


(530) 406-1148

District: Woodland Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
975th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,614 Help


Feeder schools for Pioneer High:

Elementary:    Beamer Elementary
    Woodland Prairie Elementary
Middle:    Douglass Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  1,635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.1%
White:
15.7%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer High ranks better than 58% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Woodland Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pioneer High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pioneer High has the largest high school student body size in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.1%), White (15.7%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer High is 20.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Woodland Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer High is $6,614, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Woodland Joint Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer High 975th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Pioneer High in the ranking list.)

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Woodland Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Joint Unified 997th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pioneer High

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.43 717th 1653 56.6%
2005 40.88 781st 1901 58.9%
2006 43.26 773rd 1968 60.7%
2007 40.62 858th 2063 58.4%
2008 41.32 881st 2117 58.4%
2009 40.66 994th 2238 55.6%
2010 31.64 1235th 2281 45.9%
2011 32.37 1246th 2367 47.4%
2012 39.86 1058th 2354 55.1%
2013 42.87 988th 2426 59.3%
2015 61.25 719th 1994 63.9%
2016 69.39 586th 2039 71.3%
2017 59.67 800th 2021 60.4%
2018 69.24 605th 2017 70.0%
2019 61.62 699th 2133 67.2%
2021 71.10 337th 1290 73.9%
2022 56.46 793rd 2123 62.6%
2023 55.50 745th 2348 68.3%
2024 45.75 975th 2323 58.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.71 393rd 786 50.0%
2024 45.89 373rd 804 53.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.76 274th 938 70.8%
2019 35.07 598th 941 36.5%
2021 28.89 353rd 467 24.4%
2022 42.54 462nd 1044 55.7%
2023 23.56 1149th 1323 13.2%
2024 28.36 902nd 1350 33.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.14 450th 1547 70.9%
2024 32.64 901st 1534 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 471st 1862 74.7%
2019 60.18 680th 1937 64.9%
2021 80.20 188th 1126 83.3%
2022 51.84 809th 1943 58.4%
2023 54.15 771st 2247 65.7%
2024 40.76 1121st 2235 49.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.05 31st 100 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 576th 1760 67.3%
2019 61.07 622nd 1833 66.1%
2021 65.59 328th 1054 68.9%
2022 52.68 761st 1858 59.0%
2023 63.63 545th 2118 74.3%
2024 52.90 758th 2098 63.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 260th 1052 75.3%
2019 43.72 500th 1117 55.2%
2022 35.05 691st 1161 40.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.67 129th 168 23.2%
2023 28.31 180th 233 22.7%
2024 15.02 218th 234 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 604th 1834 67.1%
2019 55.80 742nd 1880 60.5%
2021 69.03 304th 1122 72.9%
2022 55.77 726th 1916 62.1%
2023 42.26 996th 2207 54.9%
2024 36.16 1152nd 2172 47.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.50 473rd 581 18.6%
2019 15.09 503rd 582 13.6%
2022 18.67 493rd 581 15.1%
2023 34.78 500th 731 31.6%
2024 3.27 694th 712 2.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.14 453rd 1742 74.0%
2019 62.91 577th 1814 68.2%
2022 59.54 624th 1861 66.5%
2023 56.95 660th 2142 69.2%
2024 45.71 949th 2125 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pioneer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.47 418th 1173 64.4%
2019 62.13 459th 1222 62.4%
2022 46.74 635th 1204 47.3%
2023 53.81 541st 1434 62.3%
2024 54.89 508th 1406 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pioneer High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 358 13 61 413 5 n/a n/a 9 859
2005 474 14 94 561 6 n/a n/a 17 1166
2006 609 18 124 716 8 n/a n/a 27 1502
2007 615 10 129 786 6 n/a n/a 27 1573
2008 559 9 137 778 7 n/a n/a 0 1490
2009 548 10 135 806 5 9 35 0 1548
2010 536 11 140 889 10 12 24 0 1622
2011 515 19 146 963 12 8 22 0 1685
2012 426 18 151 954 12 8 16 0 1585
2013 414 17 126 958 16 8 18 0 1557
2014 399 14 117 917 12 4 24 0 1487
2015 382 15 125 946 7 4 27 0 1506
2016 378 19 118 973 6 4 27 0 1525
2017 366 21 132 1010 4 6 35 0 1574
2018 334 21 133 1007 6 7 32 0 1540
2019 290 18 133 1043 5 9 46 0 1544
2020 287 19 140 1029 6 6 54 0 1541
2021 292 12 146 1110 9 6 43 0 1618
2022 289 23 135 1146 8 4 48 0 1653
2023 284 23 137 1115 7 6 56 7 1635
2024 257 23 148 1129 7 7 56 8 1635

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 859 37.2 23.1 32.1
2005 1166 45.4 25.7 28.9
2006 1502 62.5 24.0 32.1
2007 1573 68.0 23.1 34
2008 1490 81.2 18.3 35.5
2009 1548 70.4 19.1 42.2
2010 1622 68.5 23.6 49.1
2011 1685 n/a n/a 40.9
2012 1585 74.8 21.1 n/a
2013 1557 68.9 22.5 58.3
2014 1487 70.5 21.0 59.9
2015 1506 71.0 21.2 59.2
2016 1525 69.0 22.1 60.8
2017 1574 73.8 21.3 54.3
2018 1540 72.8 21.1 55.7
2019 1544 72.3 21.3 54.5
2020 1541 n/a n/a 52.8
2021 1618 73.6 21.9 43.9
2022 1653 77.4 21.3 68.1
2023 1635 79.4 20.5 70.7
2024 1635 81.0 20.1 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 859 37.2 23.1 32.1
2005 1166 45.4 25.7 28.9
2006 1502 62.5 24.0 32.1
2007 1573 68.0 23.1 34
2008 1490 81.2 18.3 35.5
2009 1548 70.4 19.1 42.2
2010 1622 68.5 23.6 49.1
2011 1685 n/a n/a 40.9
2012 1585 74.8 21.1 n/a
2013 1557 68.9 22.5 58.3
2014 1487 70.5 21.0 59.9
2015 1506 71.0 21.2 59.2
2016 1525 69.0 22.1 60.8
2017 1574 73.8 21.3 54.3
2018 1540 72.8 21.1 55.7
2019 1544 72.3 21.3 54.5
2020 1541 n/a n/a 52.8
2021 1618 73.6 21.9 43.9
2022 1653 77.4 21.3 68.1
2023 1635 79.4 20.5 70.7
2024 1635 81.0 20.1 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,614

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 699th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 745th of 2348 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pioneer High)65.358.1
 7.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Woodland Joint Unified)56.445
 11.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer High)2322.9
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Joint Unified)17.415.6
 1.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Pioneer High)22.727.3
 4.5%
   11th Grade Science (Woodland Joint Unified)19.719.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Pioneer High)30.125.3
 4.8%
   12th Grade Science (Woodland Joint Unified)2519.8
 5.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15441635
 5.9%
African American1823
 27.8%
American Indian57
 40%
Asian133137
 3%
Hispanic10431115
 6.9%
Pacific Islander96
 33.3%
White290284
 2.1%
Two or More Races4656
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%70.7%
 16.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer High

Pioneer High ranks 975th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pioneer High are 69% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,635 students attended Pioneer High.

Pioneer High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beamer Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Prairie Elementary
Middle : Douglass Middle


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