At a glance
Reported students
207
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
61
Pioneer Technical Center: 207 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer Technical Center
Pioneer Technical Center is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Madera. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Madera County Superintendent of Schools. NCES reports 207 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, close to the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.5%) and White (11.6%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Technical Center
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.6%
- Hispanic85.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madera County Superintendent of Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gould Educational Center
Other · Grades KG–12
351 reported students
Madera County Independent Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
61 reported students
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
High · Grades 07–12
29 reported students
Enterprise Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer Technical Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera County Independent Academy Other · Charter · Madera County Superintendent of Schools | KG–12 | 61 | 0.2 mi |
| Gould Educational Center Other · Madera County Superintendent of Schools | KG–12 | 351 | 1.3 mi |
| Duane E. Furman Independent Study Other · Madera Unified | KG–12 | 348 | 2.1 mi |
| Madera Unified Adult Transition Program Other · Madera Unified | Not reported | 15 | 2.2 mi |
| Centennial Independent Study Other · Golden Valley Unified | 01–12 | 25 | 7.8 mi |
| Freedom Home Other · Golden Valley Unified | KG–12 | 53 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Technical Center
What grades does Pioneer Technical Center serve?
Pioneer Technical Center reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Madera County Superintendent of Schools.
How many students attend Pioneer Technical Center?
Pioneer Technical Center reported 207 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Technical Center?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 207 students and 11.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer Technical Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Technical Center is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Pioneer Technical Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer Technical Center in?
Pioneer Technical Center is part of Madera County Superintendent of Schools, based in Madera, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Technical Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Madera County Independent Academy (0.2 mi), Gould Educational Center (1.3 mi), Duane E. Furman Independent Study (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.