How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Prairie Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pontiac, IL | Fairbury, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 658 | 487 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Prairie Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,199 | $15,986 |
| District | Pontiac Township High School District 90 | Prairie Central CUSD 8 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pontiac High School | Prairie Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 82.5% |
| African American | 3.2% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Prairie Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 339:1 | 267:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 27.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 52 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.