Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Tel:
(248)499-7421
- Life Skills Center Of Pontiac serves 132 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 33:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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 10%)
School Overview
- Life Skills Center Of Pontiac's student population of 132 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 132 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Life Skills Center Of Pontiac's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Life Skills Center Of Pontiac is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2654 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 8% |
| Black | 70% | 18% |
| White | 9% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 11-19% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Life Skills Center of Pontiac School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Pontiac Whitman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 574 students
0.1 miles
125 W. Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248)451-7950 0.1 K-6 574 - Pontiac Great Lakes Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 167 students
0.2 miles
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248)334-6434 0.2 K-8 167 - Pontiac Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 765 students
0.8 miles
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248)452-9309 0.8 K-12 765 - Pontiac Sarah J. Webber Media Arts Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 255 students
0.8 miles
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248)972-9100 0.8 K-8 255 - Pontiac Pontiac Academy For Excellence - High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
1.0 miles
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248)745-9420 1.0 9-12 300
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