Life Skills Center Of Pontiac serves 98 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac's student population of 98 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
74%
18%
White
7%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Of Pontiac?
98 students attend Life Skills Center Of Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac?
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Of Pontiac offer ?
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Of Pontiac part of?
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is part of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac School District.
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