How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manistee, Michigan | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,389 | 3,402 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,099 | $21,463 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.9% | 28.5% |
| State Revenue | 87.2% | 16.3% |
| Local Revenue | 1.8% | 55.2% |
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Federal State Local
Pontiac City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 6.6% |
| African American | 25.2% | 43.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 42.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 3.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.7% | 70.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Pontiac City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 835:1 | 289:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 74.9% |
School Types
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Pontiac City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.