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Pioneer High

Whittier Union High · Los Angeles County · 10800 Ben Avon, Whittier, CA 90606-3010

(562) 698-8121

7/10
#458
Rank 458 out of 1,227
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #472 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #470 · 62nd percentile
Science7/10 · #501 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pioneer High sits in the heart of Whittier, a city with a strong sense of community pride and deep historical roots just southeast of Los Angeles. The school performs solidly above the midpoint statewide, making it a reliable choice for families who want a well-rounded public high school experience without the intensity of the hyper-competitive schools closer to the Westside. Families drawn to Whittier's tree-lined neighborhoods, slower pace, and tight-knit feel will find Pioneer fits right in with that character.

Student Demographics

246 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
234 (95%)
White
7 (3%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged221 (90%)
Students with Disabilities51 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,000
Enrollment
53.4
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.1%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.

14
AP Courses
offered
24.6%
AP Participation
of students
283
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Titan · CIF Southern Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (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 Programs7/10 · #772 · 65th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found