Pontiac Academy for Excellence is a K-12 public charter school located in Pontiac, Michigan. Pontiac Academy for Excellence was established in 2000. The school is located at 196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, Michigan 48343.
Serving 553 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 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pontiac Academy For Excellence's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
My Heart Believes It, Therefore I Can Achieve It
School Rankings
Pontiac Academy For Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pontiac Academy For Excellence is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2925 out of 3025 schools
(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%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac Academy For Excellence's ranking?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence is ranked #2925 out of 3,025 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence?
553 students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pontiac Academy For Excellence 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?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pontiac Academy For Excellence offer ?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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