PONTIAC JR HIGH SCHOOL

Pontiac Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 school district, located in Fairview Heights, IL with about 228 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 17 teachers, Pontiac Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Junior High School, located at 400 Ashland Ave in Fairview Heights, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105. The school provides a structured middle-level learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fostering academic growth, critical thinking, and social development during the pivotal early adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Fairview Heights community, acting as a central hub for local students and families. Beyond its standard academic offerings in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, Pontiac Junior High typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services. These programs are intended to encourage student engagement, build character, and ensure that learners are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Pontiac Jr High School at (618) 233-6004 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.