Pioneer High
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades 9-12
212th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 86%· Stable
Pioneer High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer High 212th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2015 to 86th in 2025.
Pioneer High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 329 students tested
Pioneer High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,469 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.6% | 39.8% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| White | 44.8% | 37.6% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 16.6% | 13.6% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 7.0% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Pioneer High
Typical home value $1.68M in zip 95118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Pioneer High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Branham HighCampbell Union High · 1 mi away105th of 1,528
ELA 80% · Math 58% - 1Broadway HighSan Jose Unified · 1 mi away1,508th of 1,528
ELA 4% · Math 0% - 3Gunderson HighSan Jose Unified · 1.9 mi away1,074th of 1,528
ELA 37% · Math 16% - 10Leigh HighCampbell Union High · 2.1 mi away100th of 1,528
ELA 74% · Math 66% - –Silicon Valley Career Technical EducationMetro Education · 2.4 mi away
- 10Leland HighSan Jose Unified · 2.8 mi away28th of 1,528
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 9Santa Teresa HighEast Side Union High · 3.1 mi away199th of 1,528
ELA 74% · Math 50% - 1Phoenix HighEast Side Union High · 3.1 mi away1,415th of 1,528
ELA 12% · Math 0%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer High in?
Pioneer High is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is Pioneer High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer High 212th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer High?
Hispanic 40%, White 38%, Asian 14%, Two or more races 7% (1,469 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95118 is $1.68M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.