Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer Technical Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Technical Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pioneer Technical Center's student population of 243 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Technical Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technical Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technical Center's ranking?
Pioneer Technical Center is ranked #8199 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Technical Center?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Technical Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pioneer Technical Center?
243 students attend Pioneer Technical Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pioneer Technical Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Technical Center?
Pioneer Technical Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technical Center offer ?
Pioneer Technical Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pioneer Technical Center part of?
Pioneer Technical Center is part of Madera County Superintendent Of Schools School District.
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