Pontiac Northern High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,780 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 645th out of 672 high schools in MI.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1051 Arlene Street, Pontiac, MI 48340
- Principal or Admin: Ms. Joanne Battle
- Fax: (248) 451-7321
- Website: www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Pontiac City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,706
- Graduation Rate: 59.3%
- Dropout Rate: 11.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.2
- Enrolled Students: 5,987
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,780
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 91.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 892 (50.1%)
- Females: 872 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 109 (6.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 1,345 (75.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,454 (81.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
Black | 1,297 | 72.9% |
Asian | 98 | 5.5% |
Hispanic | 226 | 12.7% |
White | 141 | 7.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 474 | 26.6% |
10th Grade | 443 | 24.9% |
11th Grade | 399 | 22.4% |
12th Grade | 464 | 26.1% |
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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