Pioneer High School

Summary:

Pioneer High School is a public high school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving around 1,700 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Pioneer High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, reaching as high as 12th out of 561 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Pioneer High School's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 78.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 56.3% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to the Ann Arbor Public Schools district and the state of Michigan, Pioneer High School's test scores are significantly higher across all subjects and grade levels. The school also boasts a very high four-year graduation rate of 96.3% in the 2021-2022 school year and a low dropout rate ranging from 1.3% to 2.8% over the past five years.

While Pioneer High School outperforms the nearby schools, such as Huron High School and Skyline High School, in academic metrics, the other schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district also demonstrate strong academic performance and are highly ranked in the state. However, the nearby ACTech High School and Pathways To Success Academic Campus, which serve more disadvantaged student populations, have significantly lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to Pioneer High School and the other Ann Arbor public high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 W Stadium Blvd
       Ann Arbor, MI  48103-5812


(734) 994-2120

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,193 Help


Feeder schools for Pioneer High School:

Elementary:    Bach Elementary School
    Clifford E Bryant Community School
    Dicken Elementary School
    Eberwhite School
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Middle:    Slauson Middle School
    Tappan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,683

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
African American:
13.2%
Asian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pioneer High School ranks better than 95.7% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pioneer High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pioneer High School has the largest high school student body size in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. Student population at Pioneer High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), African American (13.2%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer High School is 16.2. 4 high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer High School is $20,193, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer High School 32nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Pioneer High School in the ranking list.)

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Ann Arbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools 71st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer High School

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.55 62nd 705 91.2%
2007 91.90 19th 767 97.5%
2008 90.58 36th 750 95.2%
2009 91.59 31st 754 95.9%
2010 90.35 29th 765 96.2%
2011 89.69 33rd 784 95.8%
2012 96.36 18th 773 97.7%
2013 96.63 20th 805 97.5%
2014 96.01 20th 799 97.5%
2015 96.87 17th 832 98.0%
2016 92.26 44th 852 94.8%
2017 95.30 24th 835 97.1%
2018 95.53 28th 824 96.6%
2019 95.27 23rd 666 96.5%
2021 97.99 12th 561 97.9%
2022 97.73 13th 531 97.6%
2023 95.20 22nd 735 97.0%
2024 94.52 32nd 743 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.43 24th 93 74.2%
2019 88.26 4th 36 88.9%
2021 87.84 3rd 24 87.5%
2022 93.45 1st 32 96.9%
2023 96.32 7th 110 93.6%
2024 93.85 8th 105 92.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 23rd 102 77.5%
2019 79.54 5th 27 81.5%
2022 73.02 2nd 5 60.0%
2023 60.13 14th 35 60.0%
2024 54.19 16th 43 62.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.98 8th 315 97.5%
2019 44.51 32nd 61 47.5%
2021 97.19 2nd 25 92.0%
2023 35.18 74th 116 36.2%
2024 72.96 22nd 130 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.81 225th 755 70.2%
2019 73.14 113th 532 78.8%
2021 77.24 67th 417 83.9%
2022 91.53 23rd 369 93.8%
2023 62.95 190th 614 69.1%
2024 55.92 253rd 654 61.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.38 23rd 710 96.8%
2019 95.84 16th 554 97.1%
2021 96.74 10th 462 97.8%
2022 96.01 13th 416 96.9%
2023 93.36 22nd 611 96.4%
2024 94.12 27th 619 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.39 24th 707 96.6%
2019 91.40 43rd 543 92.1%
2021 97.07 13th 472 97.2%
2022 98.32 10th 440 97.7%
2023 94.68 27th 611 95.6%
2024 92.17 39th 633 93.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.92 16th 87 81.6%
2019 82.88 5th 42 88.1%
2023 71.07 23rd 63 63.5%
2024 86.85 4th 70 94.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 62nd 254 75.6%
2019 81.77 18th 147 87.8%
2021 79.53 13th 59 78.0%
2022 75.80 14th 51 72.5%
2023 71.20 33rd 170 80.6%
2024 56.37 66th 188 64.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 49th 201 75.6%
2019 80.75 17th 97 82.5%
2021 84.50 10th 64 84.4%
2022 76.65 24th 83 71.1%
2023 81.47 24th 190 87.4%
2024 37.61 119th 195 39.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pioneer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.13 6th 708 99.2%
2019 98.57 6th 582 99.0%
2021 99.69 4th 516 99.2%
2022 98.52 4th 492 99.2%
2023 97.36 13th 647 98.0%
2024 96.41 19th 638 97.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pioneer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1334 266 71 25 7 n/a n/a -46 1657
1989 1228 283 68 28 10 n/a n/a -96 1521
1990 1499 320 87 27 11 n/a n/a -114 1830
1991 1416 309 89 36 10 n/a n/a 44 1904
1992 1455 264 98 35 7 n/a n/a 0 1859
1993 1485 309 104 41 6 n/a n/a 0 1945
1994 1564 306 86 48 8 n/a n/a 0 2012
1995 1576 322 82 41 4 n/a n/a 0 2025
1996 1576 322 82 41 4 n/a n/a 0 2025
1997 1674 321 101 45 4 n/a n/a 0 2145
1998 1706 307 113 41 5 n/a n/a 0 2172
1999 1816 332 118 45 7 n/a n/a 0 2318
2000 1898 329 135 53 7 n/a n/a 0 2422
2001 1991 351 155 68 11 n/a n/a 0 2576
2002 2037 354 203 77 6 n/a n/a 0 2677
2003 2037 354 203 77 6 n/a n/a 0 2677
2004 2027 376 212 74 11 n/a n/a 0 2700
2005 2031 424 254 77 10 n/a n/a 68 2864
2006 2020 414 260 87 13 n/a n/a 75 2869
2007 1946 395 297 81 11 n/a n/a 92 2822
2008 1947 380 306 94 7 n/a n/a 98 2832
2009 1584 336 310 91 4 n/a n/a 163 2488
2010 1458 301 313 80 3 n/a n/a 117 2272
2011 1237 238 264 69 6 1 92 0 1907
2012 1011 201 256 56 7 0 91 0 1622
2013 1028 223 246 62 7 0 90 0 1656
2014 1004 206 255 70 3 1 92 0 1631
2015 1006 226 237 91 3 0 108 0 1671
2016 1030 234 259 85 8 0 131 0 1747
2017 976 263 266 112 6 0 149 0 1772
2018 963 268 272 132 6 2 177 0 1820
2019 1030 302 281 149 6 2 186 0 1956
2020 1029 297 260 170 6 3 183 0 1948
2021 1032 294 253 180 5 3 178 0 1945
2022 1005 273 246 171 3 0 170 0 1868
2023 911 220 243 168 4 0 154 0 1700
2024 902 222 221 166 4 0 168 0 1683

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pioneer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1521 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 1830 150.0 12.2 2.8
1991 1904 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1859 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1945 n/a 0.0 12.1
1994 2012 109.8 18.3 6.2
1995 2025 104.3 19.4 5.6
1996 2025 104.3 19.4 5.6
1997 2145 97.0 22.1 5.1
1998 2172 84.0 25.9 5.6
1999 2318 104.0 22.3 4.6
2000 2422 117.9 20.5 7.1
2001 2576 125.5 20.5 10.9
2002 2677 136.6 19.6 9.4
2003 2677 136.6 19.6 9.4
2004 2700 140.4 19.2 12.1
2005 2864 136.2 21.0 13.1
2006 2869 149.2 19.2 13.9
2007 2822 147.2 19.2 12.9
2008 2832 132.6 21.4 14.6
2009 2488 138.2 18.0 15.7
2010 2272 127.4 17.8 16.3
2011 1907 107.6 17.7 16.8
2012 1622 88.0 18.4 17.6
2013 1656 83.8 19.7 18.4
2014 1631 79.4 20.5 16.2
2015 1671 88.0 18.9 16.4
2016 1747 94.0 18.5 16.6
2017 1772 100.6 17.6 17.9
2018 1820 103.9 17.5 22.1
2019 1956 112.7 17.3 20.6
2020 1948 112.8 17.2 19.5
2021 1945 110.0 17.6 19.3
2022 1868 106.4 17.5 19.5
2023 1700 103.9 16.3 22.7
2024 1683 103.8 16.2 22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pioneer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1521 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 1830 150.0 12.2 2.8
1991 1904 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1859 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1945 n/a 0.0 12.1
1994 2012 109.8 18.3 6.2
1995 2025 104.3 19.4 5.6
1996 2025 104.3 19.4 5.6
1997 2145 97.0 22.1 5.1
1998 2172 84.0 25.9 5.6
1999 2318 104.0 22.3 4.6
2000 2422 117.9 20.5 7.1
2001 2576 125.5 20.5 10.9
2002 2677 136.6 19.6 9.4
2003 2677 136.6 19.6 9.4
2004 2700 140.4 19.2 12.1
2005 2864 136.2 21.0 13.1
2006 2869 149.2 19.2 13.9
2007 2822 147.2 19.2 12.9
2008 2832 132.6 21.4 14.6
2009 2488 138.2 18.0 15.7
2010 2272 127.4 17.8 16.3
2011 1907 107.6 17.7 16.8
2012 1622 88.0 18.4 17.6
2013 1656 83.8 19.7 18.4
2014 1631 79.4 20.5 16.2
2015 1671 88.0 18.9 16.4
2016 1747 94.0 18.5 16.6
2017 1772 100.6 17.6 17.9
2018 1820 103.9 17.5 22.1
2019 1956 112.7 17.3 20.6
2020 1948 112.8 17.2 19.5
2021 1945 110.0 17.6 19.3
2022 1868 106.4 17.5 19.5
2023 1700 103.9 16.3 22.7
2024 1683 103.8 16.2 22.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $358 (2.8%) $12,653 (97.2%) $13,011
2020 $438 (3.4%) $12,551 (96.6%) $12,989
2021 $1,057 (7.2%) $13,611 (92.8%) $14,668
2022 $2,567 (14.0%) $15,725 (86.0%) $18,292
2023 $948 (4.7%) $19,245 (95.3%) $20,193

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 23rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 735 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Pioneer High School)69.957.1
 12.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Ann Arbor Public Schools)69.356
 13.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pioneer High School)79.681.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ann Arbor Public Schools)78.275.5
 2.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pioneer High School)70.165.1
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Ann Arbor Public Schools)68.556.1
 12.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19561700
 13.1%
African American302220
 27.2%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian281243
 13.5%
Hispanic149168
 12.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White1030911
 11.6%
Two or More Races186154
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.6%22.7%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,683 students attended Pioneer High School.

Students at Pioneer High School are 54% White, 13% African American, 13% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Yes! Pioneer High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 32nd of 743 Michigan high schools.


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