For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 678 students in Pontiac, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Pontiac, IL is Pontiac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pontiac, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pontiac High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pontiac, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontiac?
2 public high schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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