Pontiac City School District
School District · Pontiac, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Pontiac City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pontiac City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kennedy Center
Pontiac · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Owen Elementary School
Pontiac · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#509 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,914
+$7,331 vs Michigan median
District size
3,659 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Pontiac City School District ranks #509 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Pontiac City School District's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kennedy Center (7.3/10), Pontiac High School (6.3/10), and Owen Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.3/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pontiac City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pontiac City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Center | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Pontiac High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Owen Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Pontiac Middle School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Whitman Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Rogers School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Herrington School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Alcott School | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pontiac City School District
Pontiac City School District is a Pontiac, Michigan school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,659 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $21,914 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Pontiac City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kennedy Center, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Pontiac City School District students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 29.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pontiac City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pontiac City School District with test data.
Schools in Pontiac City School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Pontiac
- Total Enrollment
- 3,659
- Teachers (FTE)
- 243
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pontiac City School District?
The average composite rating for Pontiac City School District is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pontiac City School District?
Pontiac City School District spends $21,914 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pontiac City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pontiac City School District is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pontiac City School District?
Kennedy Center is the highest-rated school in Pontiac City School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Pontiac City School District?
Across schools in Pontiac City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pontiac City School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Pontiac City School District has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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