Pioneer High School

Pioneer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10800 Ben Avon St,  Whittier, CA
Whittier Union High School District
4.0
3.8
1,205 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Oviedo
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
560
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
20
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
41.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
8.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
352:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
95.5%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#148 Best Public HS Teachers in California
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 245 Students
California State University - Fullerton 234 Students
University of California - Irvine 232 Students
California State University - Long Beach 224 Students
University of California - Berkeley 167 Students
University of California - San Diego 136 Students
University of Southern California 128 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 116 Students
Rio Hondo College 113 Students
University of California - Davis 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 110 Students
Business 78 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Biology 48 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Sociology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Chemistry 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 285 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
My overall experience at Pioneer High School was very fun. The school hosted many activities during breaks and after school which were always a joy to participate in. One thing I'd like to see change is if staff could take in to account student's emotions more. Some may be struggling with events in their personal lives so if staff members, such as counselors, could be a little kinder, that could help out students.
4.0 Senior
5/2/2024
For three years I got to go to school in person. My freshman year was on zoom. It was pretty boring and just not the same as being in a classroom. These past three years have been hard, fun, challenging, eye opening, and tiring. New friends were made, with people that I didn´t even think to be friends with. Relationships were hard and the drama was harder. Besides that Pioneer made my four years amazing with its wonderful staff and faculty and the ¨vibes¨ there give out a homey touch.
5.0 Senior
4/3/2024
Pioneer High School is a small school but allows for many opportunities. This school offers ROP programs and I believe that the dental assisting program given there is one of the most beneficial for anyone who wants to pursue a career in dentistry. Pioneer also provides college readiness such as AVID program and Horizons office support. The school offers resources to their students at all times helping them expand and allow themselves to explore their high school and career life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/17/2022
Transferring from other schools Pioneer really is one of the best high schools. This is because the teachers are amazing by actual teaching the kids the subjects with excellent methods. As well as an excellent school safe environment for students. After all that if you’re a kid or have kids who want...
5.0 parent
11/6/2013
After all the negative rumors I heard about Pioneer, I was hesitate to send my daughter to this school. However, I am so glad I did. The staff at Pioneer are friendly and the teachers care about the students. My daughter is a Junior now and has been very successful due to the after school tutoring a...
5.0 student
10/15/2012
I am a Sophomore here at Pioneer and I cannot express how Pioneer High School is an amazing school. People see it as "ghetto" school, but I don't see anything wrong with it. Teachers are phenomenal, counselors are so academically involved in what you do, and we have the administration who greets us...
3.0 other
11/10/2010
I attended here in the late 80s when this site wasn't around. What made this great was the friends I made and still keep. Some of the teachers are really good. However, some of them when I was there didn't know what they were doing, in particular the teacher who taught Math Analysis. I guess due to...

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