Pontiac City School District
3,851 Students
10 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 177 |
| Hispanic | 1,758 |
| Black | 1,654 |
| Asian | 97 |
| Two or More | 153 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic1,758 (45.7%)
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Black1,654 (42.9%)
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White177 (4.6%)
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Two or More153 (4.0%)
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Asian97 (2.5%)
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American Indian8 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
School Map
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 |
Schools in Pontiac City School District
Found 10 Schools
334 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
High School 12th - 12th
319 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
57 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
383 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
High School 9th - 12th
992 Students
High School 9th - 12th
790 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
280 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
611 Students
Elementary School K - 5th