Public School
Pioneer High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Ann Arbor, MI
- 326 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationB-
- SportsA+
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
Pioneer High School Rankings
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Academics
- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB
Median Household Income
$63,956
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,213
National
$949Median Home Value
$298,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 87%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,956
Free or Reduced Lunch
21%
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.38 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.39 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.39 responses
Teachers
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$15,233/ year
National
$12,239- 92%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
Pioneer High School Reviews
326 reviews
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Overall, I think Pioneer is a very high quality high school. Every aspect of the school, from the sports to the music programs, set to achieve high standards of excellence, and more often than not actually do so. Many of the teachers are very dedicated to their job and excel in preparing students with the knowledge and skills they’ll need for college, while also not being uber traditional. The facilities are the biggest issue for me, as the bathrooms have been pretty disgusting oftentimes and some closed for maintenance for months on end. Safety is also a slight problem, as there have been several incidents in my time there of people taking things way too far. However, I would say overall the school is excellent in most academic and extracurricular areas, so my rating is “very good.”
Pioneer's teachers provide students with an optimal high school experience. Many of them have lived in Ann Arbor for years and even went to Pioneer themselves, and their continued dedication to the community comes through in the classroom. Pioneer emphasizes school spirit throughout the school which does help build student morale. However, it has also led to large, somewhat unnecessary purchases that appear to take away from the classroom and the students themselves, which does not build morale.
The best event at Pioneer is Future Stars, which the school's Theater Guild puts on every January. It is an amazing show that really shows the talent of the school.
The best event at Pioneer is Future Stars, which the school's Theater Guild puts on every January. It is an amazing show that really shows the talent of the school.
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.