Pioneer High

1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118

1,514 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer High School, located in the Cambrian Park neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional pathways. The campus is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Pioneer High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that focuses on student growth and civic engagement. The school’s location on Blossom Hill Road provides a central hub for local families, and it consistently aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and critical thinking. With a dedicated faculty and a long-standing tradition of excellence in the San Jose area, Pioneer remains a fixture for academic development in the local community.

1,514

Total Students

62.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer High
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	570
Black	27
Asian	202
Two or More	130
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
582 (38.4 %)
Hispanic
570 (37.6 %)
Asian
202 (13.3 %)
Two or More
130 (8.6 %)
Black
27 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6310
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 378