Pontiac High School is a public high school in Pontiac, Michigan. It was formed and reestablished in 2009 from the consolidation of Pontiac Central High School and Pontiac Northern High School. Pontiac High School occupies the former Pontiac Northern High School building.
Serving 992 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 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 992 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pontiac High School's attendance zone covers the entire Pontiac school district, encompassing approximately 40 square miles in Pontiac, MI. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is about 10 to 12 minutes, with distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging 3.9 miles and extending up to 6.2 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pontiac High School's student population of 992 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
992 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pontiac High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2744 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
63%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac High School's ranking?
Pontiac High School is ranked #2744 out of 3,025 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 63%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Pontiac High School?
992 students attend Pontiac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pontiac High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pontiac High School offer ?
Pontiac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pontiac High School part of?
Pontiac High School is part of Pontiac City School District.
School Reviews
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