PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL

Pontiac High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pontiac City School District school district, located in PONTIAC, MI with about 1,041 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 52 teachers, Pontiac High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 High School, located at 1051 Arlene Ave in Pontiac, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Pontiac School District. As a central pillar of the community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pontiac High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to foster school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the Pontiac School District, the school strives to overcome local challenges by implementing educational initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and graduation rates. For families and community members seeking more information on the school’s academic calendar, programs, or administration, the official district website at http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional announcements.

For more information, contact Pontiac High School at (248) 451-7315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1051 ARLENE AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48340-2904
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PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PONTIAC, MI with about 1,041 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,041
Teachers:
52.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,041 students

Black or African American
51.8%
Hispanic/Latino
35.6%
White
6.1%
Asian
5.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

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.