Pioneer High School’s mission is to prepare their students to be successful throughout their whole lives by developing habits of study and social development while also being encouraged to seek their learning potential. Pioneer has held a place in the Ann Arbor community for nearly 160 years dating back to 1856 when it first opened as Union School educating 200 students. In 1956, Pioneer High School became the first high school in the United States to have a planetarium which is still in operation today.

Pioneer High School finds itself kitty-corner to Michigan Stadium home of the Wolverines (Go Blue!). When you live near Pioneer High School you’ll be close to a culturally rich community at the center of Ann Arbor, Michigan. When you live in this area of Ann Arbor, you’ll be near to many great portions of the city which offer excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, art fairs, festivals and more making it an ideal spot to raise a family.

Facts about the Pioneer High

• Pioneer High School was ranked better than 98% of the high schools in Michigan.
• Pioneer High School was also ranked 2nd among the 6 high schools in Ann Arbor.
• There are 84 full-time teachers.
• The ratio between teachers to students is 19.7.
• In any given school year, there are over 1,650 students.

Facts about the Pioneer High District

The Ann Arbor Public Schools cover over 125 square miles comprising of Ann Arbor as well as portions of eight surrounding communities including Ypsilanti and Pittsfield Township.  There are nearly 17,000 students being educated at:

• 20 Elementary Schools
• 5 Middle Schools
• 3 High Schools
• 3 Alternative High Schools

School Information

Pioneer High School
601 W. Stadium
Ann Arbor, MI  48103
Phone: 734-997-1237
Principal: Tracey Lowder

Ann Arbor Public Schools
Balas Administration Building
2555 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104