Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is a public alternative high school in Prineville, Oregon, United States.
Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School's student population of 85 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
85 students attend Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School offer ?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School part of?
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School is part of Crook County School District.
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