Pierce Joint Unified

Located at 540 A Sixth Street in Arbuckle, California, Pierce Joint Unified is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local community within a distant rural setting. Managing five operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway for families, delivering instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade. Pierce Joint Unified serves a student body of 1,447 learners, offering a diverse and welcoming environment where a strong Hispanic majority learns alongside White, Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial peers.

To ensure high-quality learning environments and robust student support, Pierce Joint Unified maintains a comprehensive workforce totaling over 300 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional team is anchored by approximately 150 full-time equivalent teachers, supported directly in the classroom by nearly 19 instructional aides. Additionally, a dedicated network of about 132 support staff members oversees student services, operational health, and administrative needs. This strong commitment to staffing provides families, researchers, and community members with a well-resourced educational foundation designed to foster student achievement and well-being.