Pioneer High

1,152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer High School, located at 10800 Ben Avon in Whittier, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Whittier Union High School District. As a fixture in the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a robust academic curriculum, including various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and dual enrollment opportunities that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pioneer High is known for fostering a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities. This includes a competitive athletic program, diverse performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and personal development, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow as scholars, athletes, and community-minded citizens.

1,152

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer High
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1,100
Black	8
Asian	7
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,100 (95.5 %)
White
27 (2.3 %)
Black
8 (0.7 %)
Two or More
8 (0.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier Union High
Phone:	(562)698-8121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	710
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 9 290

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 299

Grade 12 274