Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Tel:
(248) 499-7421
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac serves 110 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.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac's student population of 110 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 110 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 8% |
| Black | 66% | 18% |
| White | 14% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 11-19% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Life Skills Center Of Pontiac School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Great Lakes Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Whitman Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pontiac Whitman Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 580 students10
0.1 miles
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950 0.1 PK-6 580 - Pontiac Great Lakes Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 184 students10
0.2 miles
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434 0.2 PK-8 184 - Pontiac Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 10%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 726 students10
0.8 miles
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309 0.8 PK-12 726 - Pontiac Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 164 students10
0.8 miles
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 972-9100 0.8 PK-8 164 - Pontiac Pontiac Academy For Excellence Elementary School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 431 students10
1.0 miles
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420 1 PK-5 431
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