El Rancho High vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Rancho High
Pico Rivera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
| Measure | El Rancho High Pico Rivera, California | Pioneer High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #725 of 1,343 | #584 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12405 of 16,910 | #10972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,995 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 34.1).
- •Pioneer High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Pioneer High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •El Rancho High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 87.7%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.4).
- •El Rancho High is the larger school with 1,995 students compared with 1,000.
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 El Rancho High better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer High ranks higher (40.0 vs 34.1 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 El Rancho High and Pioneer High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Rancho High: 1,995. Pioneer High: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Rancho High and Pioneer High rank in California?
El Rancho High is 725th of 1,343 and Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).