Pontiac Jr High School

Pontiac CCSD 429
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
340 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pontiac Junior High School, located at 600 N Morrow St in Pontiac, Illinois, serves as a central hub for middle-level education in the Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility. The campus environment is designed to provide a structured yet engaging space where students can explore a variety of subjects, participate in extracurricular activities, and build foundational skills necessary for future success at Pontiac Township High School.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, the school emphasizes community and school spirit, encouraging students to become active participants in their educational journey. By offering a range of athletics, clubs, and support services, Pontiac Junior High aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school remains deeply connected to the broader Pontiac community, working to maintain an educational atmosphere that values collaboration, academic excellence, and the preparation of well-rounded citizens ready to take on the challenges of their upcoming secondary education years.
340
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (72.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (18.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.0 %)
  • Black
    15 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pontiac CCSD 429
Phone: (815)842-4343
Website: http://www.pontiac429.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 111
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 120
Gender Ratio