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#1806 of 3,192 schools in MI
Flex High School of Pontiac
High School · Flex High School of Pontiac · Pontiac, MI
A charter high school in Pontiac, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
142 AUBURN AVE, Pontiac, MI 48342
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Flex High School of Pontiac score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flex High School of Pontiac sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$33,750
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
33.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Arts and Technology Academy of PontiacCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Pontiac Academy for Student SuccessEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Pontiac High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 942 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Flex High School of Pontiac
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,595NCES 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.
Flex High School of Pontiac is listed in Flex High School of Pontiac; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flex High School of Pontiac
Flex High School of Pontiac is a public high school in Pontiac, MI, part of Flex High School of Pontiac, serving approximately 79 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,806 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flex High School of Pontiac
What grades does Flex High School of Pontiac serve?
Flex High School of Pontiac serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Flex High School of Pontiac?
Flex High School of Pontiac has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flex High School of Pontiac?
The student-teacher ratio at Flex High School of Pontiac is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flex High School of Pontiac rank in MI?
Flex High School of Pontiac ranks #1,806 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Flex High School of Pontiac's MySchoolScout rating?
Flex High School of Pontiac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Flex High School of Pontiac?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flex High School of Pontiac has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Flex High School of Pontiac a charter school?
Yes, Flex High School of Pontiac is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Flex High School of Pontiac a Title I school?
No, Flex High School of Pontiac is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flex High School of Pontiac?
91.1% of students at Flex High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.7%
- Phone
- (248) 206-4316
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48342)
- 17,227
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 48342; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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