Pontiac High School vs. International Academy
Should you attend Pontiac High School or International Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pontiac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Pontiac High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,351 students in grades 9-12, International Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
935 students
1,351 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
n/a
n/a
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
n/a
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2858 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
98%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
89%
Graduation Rate
57%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
258
339
Grade 10 Students
225
369
Grade 11 Students
243
330
Grade 12 Students
209
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
49%
% Hispanic
47%
3%
% Black
45%
2%
% White
3%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
