- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Pioneer High
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063459005732
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High ranks #6 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: San Jose Unified · California
NCES ID 063459005732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Pioneer High held near 1,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063459005732 · San Jose, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,393 enr · 22.5:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students)
Pioneer High held near 1,469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Pioneer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High
1,590 students
- Willow Glen Hi
Willow Glen High
1,543 students
- Leland High
Leland High
1,471 students
- This school
Pioneer High
1,393 students
- Willow Glen Mi
Willow Glen Middle
1,180 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle
910 students
What this shows Pioneer High reports 1,393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer High compares
Pioneer High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 35.2%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Pioneer High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for San Jose Unified reports $17,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,543
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Independence High
Standard public school
2,289 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 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 (~1,393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer High
How many students attend Pioneer High?
Pioneer High has 1,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,514 (2022-23) → 1,469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer High?
21.5% of students at Pioneer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer High?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer High?
Pioneer High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer High rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High ranks #6 of 42 high schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in San Jose Unified?
Besides Pioneer High, San Jose Unified also operates Abraham Lincoln High (1,590 students), Willow Glen High (1,543 students), and Leland High (1,471 students). See the San Jose Unified district page for the complete list.