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#1210 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 38% in state

Pinckney Community High School

High School · Pinckney Community Schools · Pinckney, MI

A high school in Pinckney, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10255 DEXTER PINCKNEY RD, Pinckney, MI 48169

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation22.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,636
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Pinckney Community High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pinckney Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average513/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinckney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,886

Median home value

$344,500

Median rent

$1,365/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

91.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
14 boys'·16 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Link a Pathway to SuccessEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.5 mi30Compare →
Kensington Woods SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified5.46–124.8 mi103Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Pinckney Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$12,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pinckney Community High School is listed in Pinckney Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinckney Community High School

Pinckney Community High School is a public high school in Pinckney, MI, part of Pinckney Community Schools, serving approximately 628 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,210 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinckney Community High School

What grades does Pinckney Community High School serve?

Pinckney Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pinckney Community High School?

Pinckney Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinckney Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinckney Community High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinckney Community High School rank in MI?

Pinckney Community High School ranks #1,210 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pinckney Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinckney Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pinckney Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinckney Community High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pinckney Community High School a charter school?

No, Pinckney Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pinckney Community High School a Title I school?

No, Pinckney Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinckney Community High School?

20.7% of students at Pinckney Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
628
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Livingston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 48169)
21,080
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
48
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48169; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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