Pontiac Central High School serves 1,023 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,023 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
74%
18%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pontiac Central High School?
1,023 students attend Pontiac Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pontiac Central High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Central High School?
Pontiac Central High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Central High School offer ?
Pontiac Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pontiac Central High School part of?
Pontiac Central High School is part of Pontiac City School District.
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