Pontiac High School vs. International Academy
Should I attend Pontiac High School or International Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pontiac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 972 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,468 students in grades 9-12, International Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
972 students
1,468 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
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n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
97%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
235
400
Grade 10 Students
258
363
Grade 11 Students
236
341
Grade 12 Students
243
364
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
46%
% Hispanic
48%
4%
% Black
44%
2%
% White
4%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
