Pontiac Academy for Excellence

196 CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48342

www.pontiacacademy.org

Charter School 551 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Pontiac Academy for Excellence (PAE) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Pontiac, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school program is designed to provide a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school emphasizes a disciplined learning environment, focusing on core academic standards while fostering personal development and character education to ensure students are well-rounded citizens.

The academy prides itself on its community-focused approach, aiming to close the achievement gap by offering personalized attention and supportive resources for its diverse student body. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a dedicated faculty, Pontiac Academy for Excellence strives to create a rigorous yet inclusive atmosphere. The school's mission is rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education that equips them with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to thrive in an evolving global society.

551

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	165
Black	327
Asian	9
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

Black
327 (59.3 %)
Hispanic
165 (29.9 %)
Two or More
33 (6.0 %)
White
15 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Phone:	(248)745-9420
Website:	http://www.pontiacacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	553
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 35

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 34