Pontiac Central High School (Closed 2010)

Serving 1,023 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,023 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
74%
18%
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White
9%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pontiac Central High School?
1,023 students attend Pontiac Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pontiac Central High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Central High School?
Pontiac Central High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Central High School offer ?
Pontiac Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pontiac Central High School part of?
Pontiac Central High School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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