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Pontiac Academy for Student Success

High School · Pontiac City School District · Pontiac, MI

A Pontiac City School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1051 Arlene, Pontiac, MI 48340

Academics

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2017 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where Pontiac Academy for Student Success 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$46,474

Median home value

$105,800

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

43.4%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48340; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pontiac High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.0 mi942Compare →
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.7 mi989Compare →
Havenwyck SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private5–121.2 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

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

Pontiac City School District

Schools in district
10
District spending per student
$21,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pontiac Academy for Student Success is listed in Pontiac City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pontiac Academy for Student Success

Pontiac Academy for Student Success is a public high school in Pontiac, MI, part of Pontiac City School District, serving approximately 7 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pontiac Academy for Student Success

What grades does Pontiac Academy for Student Success serve?

Pontiac Academy for Student Success serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pontiac Academy for Student Success?

Pontiac Academy for Student Success has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Academy for Student Success?

The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Academy for Student Success is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Pontiac Academy for Student Success?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pontiac Academy for Student Success has 10% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).

Is Pontiac Academy for Student Success a charter school?

No, Pontiac Academy for Student Success is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pontiac Academy for Student Success a Title I school?

No, Pontiac Academy for Student Success is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Area population (ZIP 48340)
25,696
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
35.1
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.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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.
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 48340; 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 not displayed; assessments 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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