Top Rankings
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 630 students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
630 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
44%
16%
% White
28%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,941 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,030
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,941
$21,692
Best Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District manages 2 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District is ranked #494 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
44% of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District?
Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,941 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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