- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ann Arbor, MI
Pioneer High School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260282004029
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pioneer High School held near 1,683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 103.9 → 103.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 260282004029 · Ann Arbor, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,671 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Pioneer High School held near 1,683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 103.9 → 103.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pioneer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- This school
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- Tappan Middle
Tappan Middle School
695 students
What this shows Pioneer High School reports 1,671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer High School compares
Pioneer High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,671 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,671
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Asian 13.7%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Pioneer High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tappan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pioneer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Ann Arbor
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer High School
How many students attend Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has 1,671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,700 (2022-23) → 1,683 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pioneer High School?
20.6% of students at Pioneer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer High School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer High School is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer High School?
Pioneer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pioneer High School rank among high schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Skyline High School (1,237 students), and Slauson Middle School (729 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.