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Pontiac Academy For Excellence

196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Pontiac Academy For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#3039 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pontiac Academy For Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pontiac Academy For Excellence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-59%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Pontiac Academy For Excellence and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pontiac Academy For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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