Pioneer Junior High

pjh.upland.k12.ca.us/

771 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pioneer Junior High, located in Upland, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Upland Unified School District, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus is dedicated to providing a balanced education, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while offering various elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school community places a strong value on student engagement, personal growth, and preparation for future academic success. Pioneer Junior High emphasizes the development of social and emotional skills, aiming to foster a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership opportunities. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum and community-focused programs, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive members of the broader Upland community.

771

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	356
Black	24
Asian	101
Two or More	37

Hispanic
356 (46.2%)
White
252 (32.7%)
Asian
101 (13.1%)
Two or More
37 (4.8%)
Black
24 (3.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Upland Unified
Phone:	(909)949-7770
Website:	http://pjh.upland.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 7 402

Grade 8 369