Pioneer High School

Pioneer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10800 Ben Avon St,  Whittier, CA
Los Nietos Neighborhood
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
1090
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
97%

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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
530
Average ACT
18
Math
19
English
17
Reading
19
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
41.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
8%
State Average
11.2%
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
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
95.4%
White
2.6%
Black
<1%
Asian
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#104 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

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 261 Students
California State University, Fullerton 248 Students
California State University - Long Beach 237 Students
University of California - Irvine 231 Students
University of California - Berkeley 165 Students
University of California - San Diego 145 Students
University of Southern California 127 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 122 Students
Rio Hondo College 115 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 117 Students
Business 82 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Biology 51 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Sociology 26 Students
Mechanical Engineering 24 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 268 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/1/2024
The best part about Pioneer is the resources that are given for students for college preparedness and the passion that staff has for helping students reach their goals. There are also many extracurriculars at Pioneer that are inclusive and interactive. A low about Pioneer is lack of staff and funding for the arts. I would like to see more care given to the arts and less known sports teams.
4.0 Alum
6/10/2024
Pioneer is an okay school, there could be some improvements but overall it's not a bad school. As a student there I really got alone with all of the teachers, they were all kind and supportive.
4.0 Senior
5/1/2023
The school is very involved and determined to see students succeed, they have lots of resources to help and options for every student. Administration could use some work with the constant changes and counscelors need to be more attentive. Overall, I had a very positive experience as a student.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Pioneer High School

Pioneer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Whittier, CA and is served by the Whittier Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Pioneer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $781,867. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Rancho High School, Ruben Salazar Continuation School, Santa Fe High School, and more. Learn more about what Whittier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pioneer High School.

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