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Prairie Central High School vs. Pontiac High School

Should you attend Prairie Central High School or Pontiac High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Prairie Central High School
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pontiac High School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Prairie Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades 9-12, Pontiac High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
518 students
678 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pontiac High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pontiac High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pontiac High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1807 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pontiac High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pontiac High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
85-89%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Prairie Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pontiac High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pontiac High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
110
169
Grade 10 Students
137
167
Grade 11 Students
121
183
Grade 12 Students
150
159
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pontiac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pontiac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pontiac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pontiac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pontiac High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pontiac High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pontiac High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pontiac High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac Township High School District 90 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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