PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL
Pontiac High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pontiac Twp HSD 90 school district, located in Pontiac, IL with about 647 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Pontiac High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Pontiac Township High School (PTHS), located at 1100 E Indiana Ave in Pontiac, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pontiac community and surrounding areas in Livingston County. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to providing a well-rounded academic experience, offering a broad curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement courses, and various elective options designed to prepare students for both collegiate pursuits and vocational careers. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and academic discipline.
Beyond the classroom, Pontiac High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the student experience. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which serve to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By balancing a commitment to academic rigor with a focus on holistic student development, Pontiac High School strives to be an integral part of the local community, preparing its graduates to become productive and engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Pontiac High School at (815) 844-6113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pontiac, IL 61764-1204
(815) 844-6113
PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pontiac, IL with about 647 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pontiac Twp HSD 90
- Total Students:
- 647
- Teachers:
- 50.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 647 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.