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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- 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
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Pontiac Academy For Excellence's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
My Heart Believes It, Therefore I Can Achieve It
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 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2925 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
69%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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%.
How many students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence?
553 students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pontiac Academy For Excellence students are Black, 23% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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