For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,619 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center, Flex High School Of Pontiac and Childrens Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Pontiac, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pontiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Childrens Village School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Academy For Student Success
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7323
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7323
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7424
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7424
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusne
Vocational School
1371 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontiac, MI include Kennedy Center, Flex High School Of Pontiac and Childrens Village School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontiac?
9 public high schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pontiac are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pontiac include: Childrens Village School vs. Kennedy Center, Kennedy Center vs. Childrens Village School
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