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Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

School · Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac · Pontiac, MI

A charter school in Pontiac, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

888 ENTERPRISE DR, Pontiac, MI 48341

  • Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 8% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-37.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.7 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$12,312
Chronic Absenteeism99%

Students at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 6% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
14%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,636/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontiac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,185

Median home value

$124,600

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

21.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
One School GlobalPrivate · tuition5.2private3–121.8 mi50Compare →
Roeper City & Country SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.9 mi445Compare →
Bloomfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.8 mi161Compare →
Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–122.9 mi553Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is listed in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a public school in Pontiac, MI, part of Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, serving approximately 810 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,790 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

What grades does Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac serve?

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?

The student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac rank in MI?

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac ranks #2,790 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac's MySchoolScout rating?

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac a charter school?

Yes, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac a Title I school?

No, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?

93.2% of students at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
810
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
99.0%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 48341)
19,060
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48341; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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