How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Whitman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PONTIAC, MI | Pontiac, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 992 | 611 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.3% | 79.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Whitman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,953 | $28,953 |
| District | Pontiac City School District | Pontiac City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pontiac High School | Whitman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| African American | 35.8% | 41.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.0% | 48.8% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pontiac High School | Whitman Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 79.2% | 75.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.