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Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

Michigan · Public School District
1
Schools
818
Students
$12,881
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
84.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a public school district in Michigan serving 818 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,881 is below the national average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 30/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arts and Technology Academy of PontiacCharterPK–12818
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,881-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
State
77.4%
Local (property tax)
1.9%
Federal
20.7%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
818
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score30/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 30/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has 1 public school, serving a total of 818 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac spend per student?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac spends $12,881 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
85% of students in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a charter school.
What grade levels does Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac serve?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The median opportunity score across schools in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is 30/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.