How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pioneer High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whittier, CA | Whittier, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 284 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 24.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.4% | 77.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pioneer High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,431 | $22,431 |
| District | Whittier Union High | Whittier Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pioneer High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95.4% | 93.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pioneer High | Sierra Vista High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 285.7:1 | 142:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.1% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.