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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,332 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
3,332 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Pontiac City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 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
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,273 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
9%
# Black Students
1,619 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
49%
18%
# White Students
191 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
6%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
283
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
259
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
258
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
249
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
237
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
247
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
18
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,658 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,238 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,658
$18,370
Spending / Student
$23,238
$17,559
Best Pontiac City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Tier Iii Intervention Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Owen Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers School
Magnet 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
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Alcott School
Magnet 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
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
Pontiac Middle School
Magnet 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
| 729 students
Rank: #77.
Pontiac High School
Magnet 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
| 935 students
Rank: #88.
Whitman Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
Herrington School
Magnet 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
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bethune Adult Education
Magnet School
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,332 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District is ranked #771 out of 860 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?
49% of Pontiac City School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pontiac City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,238 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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