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Pioneer High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Ann Arbor, MI
- 296 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB-
- SportsA+
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC
Address
601 West Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Telephone
(734) 994-2120
Website
Pioneer High School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$61,247
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,166
National
$949Median Home Value
$271,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.23 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,772
Free or Reduced Lunch
18%
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses
Teachers
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$14,229/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.44 responses
- 34%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.44 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.44 responses
Pioneer High School Reviews
296 reviews
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Pioneer provides the optimal high school experience. Great teachers, engaged students, and plenty of opportunities to develop as a student and as a person are present. I loved attending Pioneer because I never felt like I didn't belong. Everyone can find their niche at Pioneer among a variety of activities. There are varsity and club sports, an impressive drama program, countless clubs, and more. I've been challenged in a variety of ways as well. The academics at Pioneer are unrivaled, offering a wide range of AP and accelerated courses. I also participated in varsity sports as a runner and gained the skills of collaboration and leadership. Overall, Pioneer offers a great and well rounded high school experience.
Pioneer has many outstanding and passionate teachers who are incredibly dedicated to their jobs – several of them have been teaching here for 20+ years. However, when choosing courses, there is usually only an option between a complete blow-off class and an extremely rigorous, time-consuming class. If you are academically motivated, this often leads to a stressful and competitive atmosphere.
Administration is embarrassingly inept. The school spends money on flat-screen TVs in the hallways and lavish signs in the hallways while bathrooms are filthy and stalls have had locks missing for 3+ years. The extreme crackdown on vaping has led to an almost prison-like atmosphere. Several bathrooms are locked every day, and hall monitors often storm into the bathrooms and accuse students of vaping. While administration spends a great deal of energy on this issue, they turn a blind eye to much more serious problems.
Administration is embarrassingly inept. The school spends money on flat-screen TVs in the hallways and lavish signs in the hallways while bathrooms are filthy and stalls have had locks missing for 3+ years. The extreme crackdown on vaping has led to an almost prison-like atmosphere. Several bathrooms are locked every day, and hall monitors often storm into the bathrooms and accuse students of vaping. While administration spends a great deal of energy on this issue, they turn a blind eye to much more serious problems.
Pioneer High School provides students with a positive atmosphere that fosters learning and understanding regardless of social status, race, gender, or sexual orientation. Many of the teachers and faculty are extremely knowledgeable and excellent teachers who are great resources and do an amazing job of preparing students for college. However, I believe that the school spends too much of its funds on unnecessary decorations and embellishments instead of purchasing updated textbook materials and fixing its facilities - too much money is being spent on fancy logos, stickers, and televisions to advertise the school while many courses are left with outdated and useless textbooks. Additionally, there is much emphasis on the upholding of the dress code, so much so that a student’s attire is deemed more urgent and important than their education (students will be sent home and out of class to fix small situations).