Enrollment
1,671
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260282004029
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pioneer High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pioneer High School
Pioneer High School is a large high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 1,671 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,671 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's high schools, it stands alongside Correctional Services (3 students): Pioneer High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Skyline High School (1,237 students) alongside Pioneer High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pioneer High School compares
Pioneer High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Pioneer High School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,671 students)
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Pioneer High School a good school?
Pioneer High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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