Pioneer High (Continuation)

www.gustineusd.org

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer High School, located in Gustine, California, operates as a continuation high school within the Gustine Unified School District. As a continuation program, the school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational path for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its primary mission is to offer a more flexible, personalized, and supportive environment that helps students recover academic credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills to succeed after high school.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more intimate learning atmosphere that allows for closer interaction between students and faculty. By tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of its students, Pioneer High School serves as a vital resource for those who need a different approach to their education to overcome academic or personal hurdles. The school remains committed to the broader goals of the Gustine Unified School District, focusing on student achievement, social-emotional well-being, and preparing students for post-secondary success.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	17
Two or More	1

Hispanic
17 (94.4%)
Two or More
1 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gustine Unified
Phone:	(209)854-6414
Website:	http://www.gustineusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 13