Kennedy Center

www.pontiac.k12.mi.us

49 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Kennedy Center in Pontiac, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Pontiac School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 campus, the center serves as a hub for alternative learning and support services, focusing on programs designed to meet the unique needs of students who may require a different environment than that of a standard classroom. Its primary mission is to provide inclusive and targeted educational pathways that foster student growth, academic recovery, and behavioral development.

Located on Baldwin Avenue, the center acts as a vital resource for the district by offering specialized instruction and wrap-around support systems. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the Kennedy Center aims to bridge the gap for students facing various academic or personal challenges, ensuring that every learner within the Pontiac School District has access to the tools necessary for success, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	15
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
25 (51.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (30.6 %)
White
6 (12.2 %)
Two or More
2 (4.1 %)
Asian
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pontiac City School District
Phone:	(248)451-8040
Website:	http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	49
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 2 1

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 4

Ungraded 18