Top Rankings
Pontiac City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,588 students in Pontiac City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pontiac City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,588 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pontiac City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 53% has decreased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#773 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
53%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
109 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,488 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
9%
# Black Students
1,644 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
46%
18%
# White Students
183 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
5%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
306
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
348
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
279
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
236
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
19
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,827 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,580 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,827
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,580
$17,693
Best Pontiac City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Pontiac Academy For Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7323
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7323
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Owen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7870
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Dexter Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 451-7850
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 451-7850
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Alcott School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
460 W Kennett Rd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7910
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Pontiac Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #77.
Pontiac High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7424
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7424
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #88.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Herrington School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,588 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District is ranked #767 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac City School District?
46% of Pontiac City School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pontiac City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,580 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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