Enrollment
215
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 063660008637
Pioneer Continuation High — Redding, CA
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Shasta Union High · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer Continuation High compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pioneer Continuation High reports 215 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the California average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 215 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shasta Union High spends $19,169 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.6% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer Continuation High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 11% in California — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,169
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
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.
Overview
Enrollment 215 Top 18% in California — larger than 82% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.1% +12% vs state
NCES ID 063660008637
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 215:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 73
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shasta Union High, which includes Pioneer Continuation High.
$19,169
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
Similar high schools in Redding
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Shasta High
Standard public school
1,268 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Enterprise High
Standard public school
1,148 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Shasta Charter Academy
Standard public school
283 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
California Heritage Youthbuild Academy Ii
Alternative education program
140 students 49:1 students per teacher
Shasta Collegiate Academy
Alternative education program
76 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Continuation High is 16:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Redding, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Continuation High?
Pioneer Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.