- Pontiac High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Avondale High School (597 vs. 388).
- Avondale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Pontiac High School (233 vs. 149).
- Avondale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Pontiac High School (337.3:1 vs. 276.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pontiac High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Avondale High School (597 vs. 388).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Avondale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Pontiac High School (249 vs. 210).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Avondale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Pontiac High School (233 vs. 149).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pontiac High School reported a higher violent incidents than Avondale High School (61 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Avondale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Pontiac High School (337.3:1 vs. 276.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Avondale High School
4 metrics were reported by Avondale High School. Comparable data for Pontiac High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
97%
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
223
Gifted & talented
240
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Avondale High School
$17,217.48
Pontiac High School
$21,462.67
Local revenue share
Avondale High School
34.3%
Pontiac High School
55.5%
State revenue share
Avondale High School
60.8%
Pontiac High School
20.9%
Federal revenue share
Avondale High School
5%
Pontiac High School
23.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Avondale High School
28.7%
Pontiac High School
76%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Oakland County
$95,296
Oakland County
$95,296
Poverty rate
Oakland County
7.7%
Oakland County
7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland County
50.2%
Oakland County
50.2%
Unemployment rate
Oakland County
3.6%
Oakland County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.