Pontiac City School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 47200 Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan, the Pontiac City School District operates as an active, traditional public education system serving a vibrant small-city community within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Encompassing 10 operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming tailored to meet diverse student needs. As an established cornerstone of Oakland County's public education landscape, the district focuses on delivering structured academic pathways, accessible family engagement resources, and a supportive environment designed to prepare every student for secondary and post-secondary success.

During the current academic year, the district serves a diverse student body of 3,851 learners, boasting a rich multicultural population driven largely by strong Hispanic and Black student representation alongside multiracial, Asian, White, and Indigenous peers. To foster holistic student growth, the district is backed by a dedicated workforce of over 1,420 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 483 full-time teachers and 35 instructional aides, bolstered by a network of over 900 support personnel spanning administrative, operational, and student service roles. This robust staffing framework ensures that Pontiac students benefit from strong instructional guidance, individualized support, and a well-maintained learning environment across all campuses.
10
Total Schools
3,851
Total Students
482.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontiac City School District
Demographic Student Count
White177
Hispanic1,758
Black1,654
Asian97
Two or More153
American Indian8
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    1,758 (45.7%)
  • Black
    1,654 (42.9%)
  • White
    177 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    153 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    97 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pontiac City School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High3
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,851*
Teachers (FTE):482.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0