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Pontiac High School

Summary:

Pontiac High School is a public high school serving 693 students in grades 9-12 in Pontiac, Illinois. The school is part of the Pontiac Township HSD 90 district, which is ranked 378 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pontiac High School has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rate, dropping from 95.4% in 2019-2020 to 78.4% in 2023-2024, this is still lower than the state average and nearby schools like Lexington High School (96.7%) and Tri-Point High School (89.2%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.9% in 2019-2020 to 25.5% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, Pontiac High School's test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby high-performing schools.

Interestingly, Pontiac High School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking much lower for Hispanic students and students with disabilities compared to other subgroups. The school's spending per student has increased from $13,432 in 2019-2020 to $15,938 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. However, Pontiac High School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 13.3 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Lexington High School (12.0) and Tri-Point High School (7.3).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 E Indiana Ave
       Pontiac, IL  61764-1204

(815) 844-6113

District: Pontiac Township HSD 90

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,367 Help


Feeder schools for Pontiac High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Graymont Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Odell Grade School
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Middle:    Pontiac Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  693

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pontiac High School ranks better than 60.3% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pontiac High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pontiac High School is $18,367.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pontiac High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontiac High School 277th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Pontiac High School in the ranking list.)

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Pontiac Township HSD 90:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontiac Township HSD 90 378th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pontiac High School

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Rank History for all students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.52 167th 586 71.5%
2004 70.56 168th 592 71.6%
2005 50.82 333rd 590 43.6%
2006 53.84 319th 596 46.5%
2007 45.61 375th 612 38.7%
2008 43.89 410th 624 34.3%
2009 59.18 282nd 632 55.4%
2010 60.42 281st 643 56.3%
2011 63.92 265th 655 59.5%
2012 47.63 399th 665 40.0%
2013 59.18 309th 670 53.9%
2014 62.86 254th 670 62.1%
2015 19.32 519th 614 15.5%
2016 49.84 286th 643 55.5%
2017 58.62 251st 642 60.9%
2018 59.36 244th 647 62.3%
2019 60.18 240th 701 65.8%
2021 56.96 245th 688 64.4%
2022 51.65 334th 699 52.2%
2023 50.13 327th 699 53.2%
2024 53.62 277th 697 60.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.53 70th 163 57.1%
2024 22.94 137th 182 24.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 39.67 211th 453 53.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 29.75 295th 482 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.06 302nd 585 48.4%
2019 53.58 262nd 639 59.0%
2021 39.43 347th 611 43.2%
2022 57.82 221st 626 64.7%
2023 48.66 305th 644 52.6%
2024 35.36 394th 639 38.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.74 68th 125 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.09 244th 620 60.6%
2019 64.49 205th 665 69.2%
2021 61.74 211th 639 67.0%
2022 42.82 378th 658 42.6%
2023 44.59 364th 656 44.5%
2024 59.46 220th 664 66.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.86 210th 428 50.9%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.75 235th 619 62.0%
2019 54.49 266th 675 60.6%
2021 48.61 301st 653 53.9%
2022 56.28 261st 664 60.7%
2023 53.34 282nd 668 57.8%
2024 46.15 324th 668 51.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.46 68th 291 76.6%
2019 36.55 184th 317 42.0%
2022 40.62 193rd 335 42.4%
2023 33.23 223rd 333 33.0%
2024 25.69 254th 336 24.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pontiac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.28 281st 548 48.7%
2019 50.16 230th 552 58.3%
2021 42.98 273rd 553 50.6%
2022 34.00 374th 560 33.2%
2023 32.47 374th 557 32.9%
2024 42.57 274th 554 50.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Pontiac High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 727 6 10 32 n/a n/a n/a 0 775
1989 724 10 7 21 n/a n/a n/a 0 762
1990 702 11 6 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 743
1991 716 7 7 24 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1992 726 6 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1993 708 11 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1994 736 11 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1995 787 12 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1996 787 12 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1997 789 10 7 27 1 n/a n/a 0 834
1998 792 14 4 19 1 n/a n/a 0 830
1999 766 13 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 768 19 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2001 777 12 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 835 14 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2003 835 14 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2004 823 20 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2005 852 26 4 20 0 n/a n/a 2 904
2006 839 23 4 22 2 n/a n/a 15 905
2007 840 16 7 29 1 n/a n/a 27 920
2008 826 11 5 28 3 n/a n/a 35 908
2009 791 9 4 25 2 n/a n/a 49 880
2010 744 9 5 24 2 n/a n/a 44 828
2011 649 16 1 44 4 3 24 0 741
2012 695 11 2 51 2 2 27 0 790
2013 652 17 3 60 3 2 21 0 758
2014 633 15 4 54 3 1 20 0 730
2015 598 20 3 53 3 0 20 0 697
2016 599 18 3 61 4 0 22 0 707
2017 573 21 2 58 2 0 20 0 676
2018 537 24 2 64 2 0 18 0 647
2019 562 22 3 53 1 1 27 0 669
2020 561 15 2 55 0 0 29 0 662
2021 568 23 2 62 0 1 37 0 693
2022 570 17 2 68 0 0 39 0 696
2023 544 17 2 86 1 0 43 0 693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pontiac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 775 44.2 17.5 n/a
1989 762 43.4 17.5 n/a
1990 743 44.7 16.6 n/a
1991 756 44.4 17.0 n/a
1992 758 46.5 16.3 n/a
1993 745 46.2 16.1 n/a
1994 778 46.7 16.7 n/a
1995 829 47.8 17.3 n/a
1996 829 47.8 17.3 n/a
1997 834 48.7 17.1 n/a
1998 830 48.0 17.3 n/a
1999 799 49.2 16.2 n/a
2000 811 49.0 16.6 n/a
2001 814 49.8 16.3 n/a
2002 877 52.1 16.8 17.3
2003 877 52.1 16.8 17.3
2004 868 51.9 16.7 20.9
2005 904 49.5 18.3 21.4
2006 905 50.5 17.9 23.6
2007 920 44.0 20.9 26.7
2008 908 38.0 23.9 30.2
2009 880 52.3 16.8 29.8
2010 828 50.4 16.4 32.7
2011 741 47.9 15.4 36
2012 790 49.6 15.9 32.7
2013 758 n/a n/a 31.3
2014 730 n/a n/a 32.3
2015 697 59.0 11.8 37.7
2016 707 54.0 13.0 36.6
2017 676 51.8 13.0 38.6
2018 647 50.1 12.8 41.1
2019 669 49.5 13.5 37.4
2020 662 52.0 12.7 36.9
2021 693 n/a n/a n/a
2022 696 47.5 14.6 40.1
2023 693 52.0 13.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pontiac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 775 44.2 17.5 n/a
1989 762 43.4 17.5 n/a
1990 743 44.7 16.6 n/a
1991 756 44.4 17.0 n/a
1992 758 46.5 16.3 n/a
1993 745 46.2 16.1 n/a
1994 778 46.7 16.7 n/a
1995 829 47.8 17.3 n/a
1996 829 47.8 17.3 n/a
1997 834 48.7 17.1 n/a
1998 830 48.0 17.3 n/a
1999 799 49.2 16.2 n/a
2000 811 49.0 16.6 n/a
2001 814 49.8 16.3 n/a
2002 877 52.1 16.8 17.3
2003 877 52.1 16.8 17.3
2004 868 51.9 16.7 20.9
2005 904 49.5 18.3 21.4
2006 905 50.5 17.9 23.6
2007 920 44.0 20.9 26.7
2008 908 38.0 23.9 30.2
2009 880 52.3 16.8 29.8
2010 828 50.4 16.4 32.7
2011 741 47.9 15.4 36
2012 790 49.6 15.9 32.7
2013 758 n/a n/a 31.3
2014 730 n/a n/a 32.3
2015 697 59.0 11.8 37.7
2016 707 54.0 13.0 36.6
2017 676 51.8 13.0 38.6
2018 647 50.1 12.8 41.1
2019 669 49.5 13.5 37.4
2020 662 52.0 12.7 36.9
2021 693 n/a n/a n/a
2022 696 47.5 14.6 40.1
2023 693 52.0 13.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pontiac High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%24.1%
201799.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.9%26.8%
201899.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.6%99.9%22.9%
201999.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.7%99.9%53.9%
202199.7%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.9%99.4%99.9%99.4%
202299.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.7%98.8%
202399.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.7%99.3%
202499.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%99.3%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pontiac High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (2.1%) $12,988 (97.9%) $13,273
2020 $228 (1.7%) $13,204 (98.3%) $13,432
2021 $237 (1.7%) $13,739 (98.3%) $13,976
2022 $237 (1.7%) $13,739 (98.3%) $13,976
2023 $920 (5.8%) $15,018 (94.2%) $15,938
2024 $498 (2.7%) $17,868 (97.3%) $18,366

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pontiac High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 701 High schoolsRanks 327th of 699 High schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac High School)25.717
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pontiac Township HSD 90)25.717
 8.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac High School)26.423.1
 3.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pontiac Township HSD 90)26.423.1
 3.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Pontiac High School)53.351.8
 1.5%
   End of Course Science (Pontiac Township HSD 90)53.351.8
 1.5%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students669693
 3.6%
African American2217
 22.7%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic5386
 62.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White562544
 3.2%
Two or More Races2743
 59.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%47.9%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pontiac High School

Students at Pontiac High School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Pontiac High School ranks 277th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Pontiac High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Graymont Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Odell Grade School
Elementary : Saunemin Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Pontiac Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 693 students attended Pontiac High School.


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