Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District

400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208-2802
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 628 students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
628 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#538 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
16%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
275 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
44%
16%
# White Students
177 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
28%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
49
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,998 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,091
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,998
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
William Holliday Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District manages 2 public schools serving 628 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District is ranked #509 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
44% of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,998 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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