Pioneer High School, located in the Greenview and Pioneer Nature Area neighborhood, can trace its history back to the mid-1800s. Previously known as The Union School and Ann Arbor High School, the school had several different locations before its current site on West Stadium Boulevard. It is a large public high school, enrolling about 2,000 students in ninth through 12th grades.
Students may take Advanced Placement courses, potentially earning college credits. Another advanced learning option is Rising Scholars, a district-wide effort to help students who show lots of academic potential.
Pioneer High School offers three separate music departments that allow students to target choir, band and orchestra.
Pioneer High School is known throughout Michigan for its powerhouse athletic programs, especially cross country and football. The school offers more than 20 sports teams for students. The school also schedules many special events throughout the year. The popular Picnic Pops has been a musical tradition at the school since the early 1960s. Other events, like the Walk To End Alzheimer's, give students a chance to get involved with community issues and needs.
Pioneer High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
601 W Stadium Blvd,
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Tracey Lowder
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
B-
B-
A-
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
85.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
243:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
53.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.3%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
9.1%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best Public HS in Michigan
#6
Best College Prep Public HS in Michigan
#8
Best HS For Stem in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
734 Students
Michigan State University
612 Students
Eastern Michigan University
208 Students
Western Michigan University
155 Students
Wayne State University
138 Students
University of Chicago
126 Students
Northwestern University
122 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
108 Students
New York University
104 Students
Central Michigan University
102 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
162 Students
Business
156 Students
Biology
115 Students
Computer Science
106 Students
Political Science and Government
90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
76 Students
Nursing
63 Students
Engineering
55 Students
Mechanical Engineering
55 Students
Pre-Law Studies
54 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/18/2024
PHS is a fantastic school with a lot of opportunities, especially with outstanding music programs and their Science Olympiad team. Although not every student is as academics-focused as some are, it is a really great school once you find friends with your same interests.
2/27/2024
My experience at pioneer has been great but I think due to the pandemic it has been altered greatly. I have had a good experience but it could have been better in many ways.
12/15/2023
i've been at pioneer high school for 3 years now and i would say the best thing about the school is the adults and how they act towards all of us and treat us with kindness. the teachers and staff make sure we get to class on time but talk to us about our day while taking us to our class and make sure we have everything we need. the worst part about pioneer is that its alot of kids so its harder to make friends. the reason i say that is because everybody already has a friend group and it would be weird for me or someone else to just try to fit in and be like them just to have some friends. something i would like to see change in my school is the security. pioneer has a lot of exits and none of them sound an alarm or nothing so they don't know when a student is leaving. last year a student died at the school and nobody knew where she was because they didn't check the camera and they swore up and down that she wasn't at the school because they would've gotten an alert that she left
GreatSchools Reviews
2/17/2022
I like this school, though it could use some renovations b/c it looks pretty run down. This is understandable though because it's such an old school. Other than that, the school is pretty good.
2/27/2020
The worst experience I could have even imagined. Contact me for more information if you would like. So very disappointed with Pioneer.
7/21/2012
Both of my children attended Ann Arbor Pioneer all four years of high school. They both got what they put into their education, which I think is true with any school experience. Neither took AP courses, which I believe are overrated and still received a sound education. There is a lot of opportunity...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$295K - $818K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$534,731
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
9%
Average Household Income
$135,010
% of College Grads
75.7%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,983 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
14.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Las Vegas Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Churchill Downs Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Mushroom Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Dicken Park
Greenview and Pioneer Woods Nature Area
- Lake
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dicken Woods Nature Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
East Packard
Halfway between University of Michigan and Burns Park
Pioneer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ann Arbor, MI and is served by the Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,868 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Pioneer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $534,731. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community High School, High Point School, Pathways to Success Academic Campus, and more. Learn more about what Ann Arbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pioneer High School.