At a glance
Reported students
1,582
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Pioneer High: 1,582 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
20.3:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. 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
- 1,617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer High
Pioneer High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Woodland. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Woodland Joint Unified. NCES reports 1,582 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 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 (68.3%) and White (13.9%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pioneer High
- 1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.97 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 4 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
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.4
- 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
- White13.9%
- Hispanic68.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.7%
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
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Woodland Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,155 reported students
Cache Creek High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
772 reported students
Douglass Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
768 reported students
Woodland Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
713 reported students
Lee Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
575 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Jacobs High · Yolo County Office of Education | 07–12 | 8 | 0.6 mi |
| Yolo County ROP High · Yolo County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Woodland Senior High High · Woodland Joint Unified | 09–12 | 1,155 | 3 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Community High · Yolo County Office of Education | 07–12 | 47 | 3.4 mi |
| Cache Creek High (Continuation) High · Woodland Joint Unified | 09–12 | 142 | 6.1 mi |
| Davis Senior High High · Davis Joint Unified | 10–12 | 1,755 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer High
What grades does Pioneer High serve?
Pioneer High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Woodland Joint Unified.
How many students attend Pioneer High?
Pioneer High reported 1,582 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer High?
The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 1,582 students and 77.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodland Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.1% 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 High in?
Pioneer High is part of Woodland Joint Unified, based in Woodland, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dan Jacobs (0.6 mi), Yolo County ROP (2.6 mi), Woodland Senior High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.