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Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

888 Enterprise Dr, Pontiac, MI 48341Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Charter
818
Students
Total enrolled
$12,881
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
30.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 97% vs nat'l
30/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 40% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 818 students in grades PK–12 in Pontiac, Michigan.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,881 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 30th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a large other in Pontiac, Michigan, serving grades PK–12 with 818 students. The district invests $12,881 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

818
Total Students
30.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution396 male · 422 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 692 students
Student Composition
15%
80%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black80%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260026701403

Academic Outcomes at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48341

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,881Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,881
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,668
Student Support$2,447
Administration$1,546
Operations$1,932
Other$1,288
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,881 spent per student, an estimated $5,706 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
77.4%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal programs
20.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (30/100) — national median is 50
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictArts and Technology Academy of Pontiac →
Phone: (248)452-9309
NCES ID: 260026701403
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pontiac seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
888 Enterprise Dr, Pontiac, MI 48341
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
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What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.