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1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118-3126
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 42.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 452/1,596 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 306/1,596 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,393 |
| Low-Income Students | 429 (30.8%) |
| English Learners | 123 (8.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.9 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 70.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Pioneer High compare within the district?
Pioneer High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in San Jose Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pioneer High rank in California?
Pioneer High ranks No. 452 of 1,596 in reading and No. 306 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pioneer High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.0% meet the reading standard and 20.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pioneer High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Pioneer High is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Pioneer High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Pioneer High is No. 26 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer HighThis school | 42.1% | 64.4% |
| Abraham Lincoln High | 17.9% | 48.7% |
| Gunderson High | 12.5% | 42.4% |
