Pioneer High School

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

1,700 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pioneer High School, located at 601 West Stadium Blvd in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a prominent institution within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district. Known for its extensive history and large campus, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to a highly acclaimed performing arts department.

The school is a centerpiece of the local community, situated directly adjacent to the University of Michigan’s athletic facilities, including the iconic "Big House." Beyond its rigorous classroom environment, Pioneer is recognized for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages student leadership and civic engagement. With its long-standing tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics, Pioneer High School remains one of the flagship educational institutions in Washtenaw County, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

1,700

Total Students

103.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pioneer High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	911
Hispanic	168
Black	220
Asian	243
Two or More	154
American Indian	4

White
911 (53.6 %)
Asian
243 (14.3 %)
Black
220 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
168 (9.9 %)
Two or More
154 (9.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)994-2120
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 387

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 442

Grade 12 455