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Pioneer High

San Jose Unified · Santa Clara County · 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118-3126

(408) 535-6310

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8/10
#313
Rank 313 out of 1,227
Top 25%
English Language Arts7/10 · #419 · 66th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #301 · 76th percentile
Science9/10 · #186 · 86th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Pioneer High sits in the Willow Glen-adjacent neighborhoods of south San Jose, drawing families who want a well-rounded public high school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some nearby Silicon Valley campuses. The school stands out for its notably strong science program, which likely appeals to families with kids who are curious about STEM but not necessarily on a hyper-competitive college-prep track. The surrounding area is solidly suburban and family-friendly, with easy access to the parks and local dining along Almaden Expressway — the kind of neighborhood where kids can still feel like kids.

Student Demographics

328 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
131 (40%)
Hispanic
117 (36%)
Asian
39 (12%)
Multiple Races
31 (9%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
African American
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (27%)
Students with Disabilities33 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,393
Enrollment
64.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.7
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
34.5%
AP Participation
of students
523
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mustang · CIF Central Coast Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #268 · 88th percentile

205 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found