Prairie Central High School vs. Pontiac High School
Should I attend Prairie Central High School or Pontiac High School? 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
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Pontiac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 537 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 696 students in grades 9-12, Pontiac High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
537 students
696 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
128
191
Grade 10 Students
156
152
Grade 11 Students
126
182
Grade 12 Students
127
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
89%
82%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
