Pioneer Academy

Carson City
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
206 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Pioneer High School, located on East Park Street in Carson City, Nevada, serves as the district’s designated alternative education institution. The school is specifically designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, Pioneer aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, allowing them to remain on track for graduation or recover necessary credits to earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond its academic focus, Pioneer High School emphasizes the development of essential life skills and personal responsibility. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of encouragement and individual accountability. By integrating traditional curriculum with targeted support services, the school works to ensure that all students—regardless of their previous academic history—have the resources and guidance needed to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.
206
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    119 (58.0%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (26.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (7.3%)
  • American Indian
    11 (5.4%)
  • Black
    3 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Carson City
Phone: (775)283-1300
Website: http://PIONEER.CARSONCITYSCHOOLS.COM/
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 47
Gender Ratio