Pontiac High School

Pontiac High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1051 Arlene Ave,  Pontiac, MI
Pontiac City School District
3.3
1.2
935 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Vanessa Carter
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
940
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
62%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
940
Math
460
Verbal
480
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
26
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
176:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Hispanic
46.7%
Black
45.1%
White
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Oakland University 292 Students
Michigan State University 216 Students
Wayne State University 181 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 155 Students
Central Michigan University 140 Students
Oakland Community College 139 Students
Eastern Michigan University 116 Students
Grand Valley State University 105 Students
Western Michigan University 101 Students
Ferris State University 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Business 55 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Engineering 16 Students
Small Business Management 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 106 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/22/2019
Overall this high school is very great! Although there is some downfalls as most places are not perfect, the learning and teaching of the teachers is very excellent!
4.0 Senior
11/15/2019
I like how they listen to the students and we have a voice in a lot of what happens, I do not like how they do not do much to prepare us for our future.
3.0 Senior
2/19/2019
The teachers are excellent, well at least the ones I got, they help you when you don't understand and make the class very exciting. The work is challenging but in a good way. They help you improve in areas that you nee help with and are always trying to improve.
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1.2 11 Reviews
1.0 other
1/17/2025
I am or “was” a student at Pontiac high school all I could really say is. I don’t recommend this school at all the teachers aren’t right in the head, staff I don’t even wanna get into that VERY unprofessional school
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1.0 parent
3/24/2024
Do not live in Pontiac! My review was deleted several times in the past so I’ll have to water it down! My European-American children were bullied and jumped in the halls by “diversity” students, especially my youngest who was only 5’3” tall! . How would you like to go to to school in fear everyday?...
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1.0 parent
6/23/2021
For over a decade, 100% of schools in Pontiac have been rated below average according to state data year after year. Why is there no intervention from the state or change in central office and building administration? Our students deserve better. The district is failing generations of students who e...
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1.0 other
7/21/2020
Perhaps the worst highschool in the state. Runner-up for the country
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