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Pioneer Valley High

Santa Maria Joint Union High · Santa Barbara County · 675 Panther Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454-9700

(805) 922-1305 · www.pvhspanthers.org

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5/10
#731
Rank 731 out of 1,227
Top 59%
English Language Arts4/10 · #769 · 37th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #692 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #756 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Santa Maria is a hardworking Central Coast city with deep agricultural roots and a tight-knit Latino community, and Pioneer Valley High reflects that spirit — it's a school where students are building real pathways forward in a region that doesn't always make it easy. Sitting in the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid option for families who value a school connected to its community and are looking for steady, practical academics rather than a pressure-cooker environment. Families drawn to Santa Maria's affordability and proximity to both the Santa Ynez Valley and the coast will find Pioneer Valley a grounded, community-oriented place to spend four years.

Student Demographics

670 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
616 (92%)
Filipino
17 (3%)
White
11 (2%)
Other
26 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners148 (22%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged563 (84%)
Students with Disabilities83 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,080
Enrollment
143.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.5%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
10.6%
AP Participation
of students
341
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Panthers · CIF Central Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

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 Programs4/10 · #1511 · 32nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found