Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, Pontiac Academy For Student Success 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontiac Academy For Student Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pontiac Academy For Student Success's student population of 7 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pontiac Academy For Student Success is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Academy For Student Success?
7 students attend Pontiac Academy For Student Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pontiac Academy For Student Success students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Academy For Student Success?
Pontiac Academy For Student Success has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Academy For Student Success offer ?
Pontiac Academy For Student Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pontiac Academy For Student Success part of?
Pontiac Academy For Student Success is part of Pontiac City School District.
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