Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pontiac Academy For Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontiac Academy For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pontiac Academy For Excellence's student population of 551 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 190% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pontiac Academy For Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontiac Academy For Excellence is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3039 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
3%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac Academy For Excellence's ranking?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence is ranked #3039 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pontiac Academy For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Pontiac Academy For Excellence is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence?
551 students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pontiac Academy For Excellence students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Academy For Excellence?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Academy For Excellence offer ?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pontiac Academy For Excellence part of?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence is part of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District.
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