Enrollment
850
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pontiac, MI
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac
Federal NCES profile for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260026701403Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac · Michigan
NCES ID 260026701403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Pontiac, Michigan, enrolling 850 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 87% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 850 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 850 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pontiac's public schools, it stands alongside Oakland County Academy of Media Technology (168 students): Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a single-school charter district, so Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac compares
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.7:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.7:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 850 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, which includes Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac.
$10,924
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 77.4%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Pontiac
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~850 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac
How many students attend Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has 850 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pontiac, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is 32.7:1, which is 87% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
84.0% of students at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
The largest demographic group at Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontiac on the city page.
Is Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac a good school?
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac?
None; Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is a single-school charter district, and Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is its only campus.
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