At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315
Pontiac Jr High School: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Pontiac Jr High School
Pontiac Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fairview Heights. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105. NCES reports 212 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 Black (44.3%) and White (31.6%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pontiac Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White31.6%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black44.3%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Pontiac Jr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Arthur Middle School Middle · Central SD 104 | 04–08 | 299 | 1.2 mi |
| Grant Middle School Middle · Grant CCSD 110 | 05–08 | 254 | 2.1 mi |
| Wolf Branch Middle School Middle · Wolf Branch SD 113 | 05–08 | 341 | 2.4 mi |
| West Jr High School Middle · Belleville SD 118 | 07–08 | 364 | 3.3 mi |
| Whiteside Middle School Middle · Whiteside SD 115 | 05–08 | 475 | 3.6 mi |
| Fulton Jr High School Middle · O Fallon CCSD 90 | 06–08 | 667 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac Jr High School
What grades does Pontiac Jr High School serve?
Pontiac Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105.
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 222 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 212 students and 14.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pontiac Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pontiac Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pontiac Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pontiac Jr High School in?
Pontiac Jr High School is part of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105, based in Fairview Heights, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pontiac Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph Arthur Middle School (1.2 mi), Grant Middle School (2.1 mi), Wolf Branch Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.