- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pontiac, MI
Pontiac High School
Federal NCES profile for Pontiac High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262874006444
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontiac High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pontiac High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874006444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pontiac High School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262874006444 · Pontiac, MI High · MID · TRAD
992 enr · 20.2:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac Middle School (790 students)
Pontiac High School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pontiac High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- Herrington Sch 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Pontiac High School reports 992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontiac High School compares
Pontiac High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 241 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
African American 35.8%
White 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Pontiac High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pontiac High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herrington School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontiac High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Pontiac
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac High School
How many students attend Pontiac High School?
Pontiac High School has 992 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pontiac High School?
72.3% of students at Pontiac High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontiac High School?
The largest demographic group at Pontiac High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontiac High School?
Pontiac High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pontiac High School rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Pontiac High School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac Middle School (790 students), Whitman Elementary School (611 students), and Owen Elementary School (383 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.