For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 553 students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
553 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#812 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
66%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,327 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,805
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,327
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District manages 1 public schools serving 553 students.
What is the rank of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District is ranked #815 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District?
66% of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,327 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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