Pontiac City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Pontiac City School District, serving 4,175 students. Pontiac City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Public schools in Pontiac City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac City School District are Kennedy Center, Rogers School and Tier Iii Intervention Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
School District Name | Pontiac City School District |
School District Website | http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us |
School District Phone Number | (248) 451-6883 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
# of Schools | 11 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
# of Students | 4,175 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
# of Teachers | 227 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Pontiac City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60% has increased from 51% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #708 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
# of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 9,974 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 143 Students | 49,834 Students |
% Asian Students | 3% | 3% |
# of Hispanic Students | 1,358 Students | 114,872 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 33% | 8% |
# of Black Students | 2,190 Students | 260,793 Students |
% Black Students | 52% | 18% |
# of White Students | 323 Students | 978,273 Students |
% White Students | 8% | 66% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 1,272 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 146 Students | 57,365 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 401 | 116,607 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 409 | 105,799 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 373 | 103,933 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 376 | 105,395 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 293 | 107,959 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 324 | 112,259 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 335 | 112,463 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 291 | 111,894 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 257 | 114,566 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 260 | 123,361 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 273 | 121,139 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 303 | 115,656 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 252 | 117,214 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 28 | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,653 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,634 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
Total Revenue | $70 MM | $10 MM |
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Spending | $74 MM | $10 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $16,653 | $13,151 |
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Revenue / Student | $17,634 | $13,281 |
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Pontiac City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Kennedy Center Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1700 Baldwin Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
- Rogers School Math: 28% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2600 Dexter Rd10
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 451-7850
Grades: K-6 | 431 students
- Tier Iii Intervention Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1051 Arlene10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
- Whitman Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%125 W Montcalm St10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: PK-6 | 580 students
- Herrington School Math: 17% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%541 Bay St10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: K-6 | 553 students
- Alcott School Math: 12% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%460 West Kennett Rd10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Grades: K-6 | 479 students
- Owen Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1700 Baldwin Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Grades: K-6 | 443 students
- Pontiac Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 16%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1275 North Perry St10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Grades: 7-8 | 541 students
- Pontiac High School Math: 3% | Reading: 4%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1051 Arlene Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315
Grades: 9-12 | 1,041 student
- Pontiac Early Academy For Childhood Education723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK | n/a student
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