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Pioneer Valley High

Santa Maria, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
pvhspanthers.org675 Panther Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 922-1305
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

680 students tested

50.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 51.1% did.

  • Exceeded17.6%
  • Met32.5%
  • Nearly met26.8%
  • Not met23.1%

Math

694 students tested

21.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 22.7% did.

  • Exceeded4.5%
  • Met16.9%
  • Nearly met25.5%
  • Not met53.2%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year3,2733,234
Suspended in or out of school5.1% · 1684.3% · 139
Suspensions261244
Violence with injury164110
Violence without injury1327
Weapons108
Drugs6073
Defiance only612
Other814

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall3,1543,081
Suspended out of school2.5% · 791.2% · 37
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.2% · 70.4% · 11
Attendance
California Department of Education

17.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted3,2273,180
Chronically absent16.3% · 52717.1% · 545

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

3,112 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino93.7%
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White2.4%
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Black or African American0.4%
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Asian2.8%
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Two or More Races0.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063567011438

District
Santa Maria Joint Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
3,112 students
Teachers (FTE)
140.4

Sources