- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redding, CA
Pioneer Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063660008637
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Continuation High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for California
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Continuation High has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Continuation High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Shasta Union High · California
NCES ID 063660008637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pioneer Continuation High shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 063660008637 · Redding, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Foothill High (1,487 students)
Pioneer Continuation High shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,487 students
- Shasta High
Shasta High
1,268 students
- Enterprise Hig
Enterprise High
1,148 students
- This school 215
Pioneer Continuation High
215 students
- Shasta Collegi 76
Shasta Collegiate Academy
76 students
What this shows Pioneer Continuation High reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Continuation High compares
Pioneer Continuation High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Pioneer Continuation High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shasta Union High reports $15,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar high schools in Redding
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Shasta High
Standard public school
1,268 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Enterprise High
Standard public school
1,148 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Shasta Charter Academy
Standard public school
283 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative education program
140 students 70:1 students per teacher
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative education program
76 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Continuation High
How many students attend Pioneer Continuation High?
Pioneer Continuation High has 215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High is 14.3:1, which is 33% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer Continuation High?
62.1% of students at Pioneer Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Continuation High is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Continuation High?
Pioneer Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer Continuation High rank among high schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Continuation High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Shasta Union High?
Besides Pioneer Continuation High, Shasta Union High also operates Foothill High (1,487 students), Shasta High (1,268 students), and Enterprise High (1,148 students). See the Shasta Union High district page for the complete list.