Coronado High vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coronado High
Coronado · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
| Measure | Coronado High Coronado, California | Pioneer High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,343 | #584 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1680 of 16,910 | #10972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 999 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 38% |
| city | Coronado | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coronado High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 40.0).
- •Coronado High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Coronado High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Coronado High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 87.7%).
- •Coronado High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.9).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 999.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coronado High better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Coronado High ranks higher (77.3 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coronado High and Pioneer High?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Coronado and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado High: 999. Pioneer High: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado High and Pioneer High rank in California?
Coronado High is 37th of 1,343 and Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).