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Pontiac High School

1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Pontiac High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 57% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pontiac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Pontiac High School's student population of 935 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
935 students
This chart displays total students of Pontiac High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Pontiac High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Pontiac High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontiac High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pontiac High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pontiac High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pontiac High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pontiac High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pontiac High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pontiac High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pontiac High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pontiac High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Pontiac High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
57%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pontiac High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pontiac High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac High School's ranking?
Pontiac High School is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pontiac High School often compared to?
Pontiac High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like International Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pontiac High School?
The graduation rate of Pontiac High School is 57%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pontiac High School?
935 students attend Pontiac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pontiac High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac High School?
Pontiac High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac High School offer ?
Pontiac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pontiac High School part of?
Pontiac High School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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2   3/22/2010
High violence, black kids beating up white kids. Poor teachers.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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