This school is a great bare bones country school, but also offers a few extras, such as shop, band, choir, graphic arts, a couple languages, and a few different gym classes. the biggest advantage is that they offer ctc, the local career tech center, to students who want to aim straight for a job out
... Read more of high school rather than college, which unfortunately is the norm around here. not very high tech, and the leadership has gone downhill in the last 3 or 4 years, but overall a great place for your kids to learn Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
I think Pine River is Great. They have Great teachers. but they are very strict about cell phones and ipods. i think its a good place to learn and make great friends that lasts a lifetime. Thanks Pine River!
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Posted by a student on 08/29/08
I have 3 children in the Pine River School District. I live in Grand Rapids,MI and many,many times I have asked the school for report cards, band schedules, school picture info be sent to me and I have not had any of the above done. Oh, one time this year-got kids reports cards. Why just one time?
... Read more I have emailed the Ms.Gardner in regards to certain events coming up as to time,place,never heard a thing back. Why not? I am never informed of Parent-Teacher Conferences. They DO have my name,address,phone #. I would go to them, if anyone would let me know when. Seeing I am the kids mother. If they are having problems in school,whether it be school work, redline, discipline problems I am never notified, even though I have asked several times to be notified. Never happens-why not? I can't review something when I am never informed of what is going on. Sincerely, Teresa Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/08
The teachers and staff at this school are amazing. They care so much about every child and will do anything to gaurantee their success. It is the most positive and productive place to send a child. My kids will go no other place!
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Posted by a parent on 12/13/07
As a graduate of Pine River (class of 2005), I would have to say that my overall experience, while not extraordinary, was more than sufficient enough to get me to college. As a sophomore at Grand Valley, I continue to draw upon my high school education to help me with college. In my opinion, a good prep
... Read more school is one that touches on a wide range of things to ensure that the student has the base knowledge to survive in college, and that is exactly what Pine River did for me. During my four years, the teachers (overall) were helpful, the sports were dominant, and I made lasting friendships that continue to this day. I would reccomend this school to anyone who wishes their children to have an enjoyable experience. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/05/06
As a former student of PRHS I feel confident enough to say that the schooling was wonderful. Although I enjoyed the classes, there were many teachers who looked down at certain students based off of their looks and/or background. While these few teachers may have been biased-or even going as far to say
... Read more forcefully conservative-it makes the students push harder to get that extra help and gain the confidence they need for outside of the schools walls. My overall experience at PRHS was memorable and amusing. Read less
Posted by a former student on 12/07/05
I am currently a senoir attending this school, and my overveiw is that it is horrible education wise. Last year I slept in many of may classes everyday, and I got an 'A' is each class. This school has no challenge for me. They got rid of calculas, a course I needed. No Physics either. The only good this
... Read more there is wood shop, where I actually learn things, and band. I love them music program. We also have a wide range of sports. I have to learn everything I need for college this year, with no help from the school. Hopefully I succeed. I recommend this school for extracurricular activities, but not for education. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/11/05
I am a 1996 graduate of PRHS and I would consider the education I recieved there great. It was some time ago, but none the less I found myself entering the world prepaired and ready to face what was ahead. I am currently attending Troy State University in Alabama, and I am nearly finished with my degree
... Read more in Elementary Edu. In this program we've had to think of the teachers that have influenced us, and someone we want to model ourselvs after. The teachers I had at Pine River were so great that I have a hard time picking just one. Which is fine I just have a larger group to choose from. I learned many things at this school, and I hope to return to Michigan and teach at the school that gave me so much. ~Summer Wheat, Fort Rucker, Al. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/27/05
I am a former graduate of PRHS and found college to be a shocking experience. I had a few excellent teachers but overall my education, I feel was disappointing. I majored in the sciences and was completely lost even in the lowest level classes. Hopefully, education as well as administration at the
... Read more high school level will improve so that my children can have a much better experience. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/16/04
I am a former student, class of 2001. I went to Pine River from k-12, overall it was a good experience. Teachers at every level were always there to help me. Eventhough I did not graduate with honors, I learned alot, and not only school lessons, really more life lessons. I want to thank all of my old
... Read more teachers for all of their help and words of encouragement. I know longer live in the area, I live in Sacramento, Ca. I have a good job, making good money and I feel that no other school could have prepared me better. Thank you Pine River. Read less
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Student enrollment:
445
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
25
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Leroy schools — Pine River High School is located at 17445 Pine River Rd, Leroy MI 49655. 17445 Pine River Rd is in the 49655 ZIP code in Leroy, MI The school district for Pine River High School is the Pine River Area School District. Pine River High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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