Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District

400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2802
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
683 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#576 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
27%
# Black Students
307 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
45%
17%
# White Students
209 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
31%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
54
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,553 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,553
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,549
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
William Holliday Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District manages 2 public schools serving 683 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District is ranked #566 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
45% of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,549 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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