Pontiac High School

Pontiac High School serves 942 students in grades 9-12 in Pontiac, Michigan, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1 across 52 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #2029 out of 3204 high schools statewide, placing it in the 37th percentile among Michigan schools, with room for academic growth as the community works to support student achievement. The school draws from a diverse, working-class community in the 48340 ZIP code, where the median household income is $46,270 and median home values average $89,900.

About 14% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 24% of families face economic challenges. This economic diversity brings varied perspectives and experiences to the student body. As a regular public high school, Pontiac High School provides comprehensive education to nearly 1,000 teenagers navigating their crucial final years before graduation.

The school's substantial enrollment offers opportunities for diverse course offerings and extracurricular activities, while the manageable class sizes allow for meaningful teacher-student relationships. Pontiac High School sits in Oakland County's small city setting, where students experience both urban amenities and a close-knit community atmosphere that characterizes this historic Michigan city.

While current test scores at Pontiac High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.