Pioneer Valley High
Santa Maria, CA · Santa Maria Joint Union High · Grades 9-12
786th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
Pioneer Valley High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Valley High 786th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 49th in 2025.
Pioneer Valley High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 710 students tested
Pioneer Valley High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,112 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.4% | 93.7% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 5.2% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Pioneer Valley High
Typical home value $631K in zip 93454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Pioneer Valley High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Santa Maria HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 2.3 mi away975th of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 16% - 6Ernest Righetti HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 5.3 mi away625th of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 23% - 2Delta HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 6.6 mi away1,335th of 1,528
ELA 17% · Math 1% - 9Central Coast New Tech HighLucia Mar Unified · 7.9 mi away158th of 1,528
ELA 77% · Math 53% - 7Nipomo HighLucia Mar Unified · 8.2 mi away565th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 20% - 2Lopez Continuation HighLucia Mar Unified · 13.3 mi away1,325th of 1,528
ELA 15% · Math 5% - 8Arroyo Grande HighLucia Mar Unified · 14.6 mi away345th of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 37% - 6Cabrillo HighLompoc Unified · 17.4 mi away740th of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pioneer Valley High in?
Pioneer Valley High is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Pioneer Valley High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Valley High 786th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Valley High?
Hispanic 94%, Asian 3%, White 2% (3,112 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer Valley High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93454 is $631K 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.