Pontiac High School in Pontiac, IL

At a glance

Reported students

658

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

50.56

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

71st percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

658

Pontiac High School: 658 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 678
Teachers (FTE): 59
Student–teacher ratio: 11.5:1

What the reported data says about Pontiac High School

Pontiac High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pontiac. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pontiac Twp HSD 90. NCES reports 658 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pontiac High School

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 17.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.1%
Hispanic14%
Black3.2%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Pontiac High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Livingston Area Career Cntr High · DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	10–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Pontiac Jr High School Middle · Pontiac CCSD 429	06–08	326	0.3 mi
Washington Elem School Elementary · Pontiac CCSD 429	04–05	221	0.4 mi
Central Elem School Elementary · Pontiac CCSD 429	PK–01	361	0.8 mi
Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Pontiac CCSD 429	02–03	227	1.1 mi
Graymont Elem School Elementary · Rooks Creek CCSD 425	KG–08	52	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pontiac High School

What grades does Pontiac High School serve?

Pontiac High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pontiac Twp HSD 90.

How many students attend Pontiac High School?

Pontiac High School reported 658 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 678 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pontiac High School?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 658 students and 50.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pontiac High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pontiac High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontiac Twp HSD 90 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pontiac High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Pontiac High School in?

Pontiac High School is part of Pontiac Twp HSD 90, based in Pontiac, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pontiac High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Livingston Area Career Cntr (under 0.1 mi), Pontiac Jr High School (0.3 mi), Washington Elem School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.