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Pittsford Area High School

High School · Pittsford Area Schools · Pittsford, MI

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

9304 HAMILTON RD, Pittsford, MI 49271

  • Math 10% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 30% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,242
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Pittsford Area High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsford Area 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$52,870

Median home value

$140,600

Median rent

$947/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freedom Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6K–121.5 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Pittsford Area Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pittsford Area High School

Pittsford Area High School is a public high school in Pittsford, MI, part of Pittsford Area Schools, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsford Area High School

What grades does Pittsford Area High School serve?

Pittsford Area High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Pittsford Area High School?

Pittsford Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsford Area High School rank in MI?

Pittsford Area High School ranks #1,777 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pittsford Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsford Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Pittsford Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsford Area High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pittsford Area High School a charter school?

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

Is Pittsford Area High School a Title I school?

No, Pittsford Area High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsford Area High School?

65.6% of students at Pittsford Area 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 49271)
2,354
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
39.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 49271; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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