How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Pontiac Academy for Excellence | Virtual Learning Academy Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pontiac, MI | Waterford, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 553 | 298 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 39.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Pontiac Academy for Excellence | Virtual Learning Academy Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,372 | - |
| District | Pontiac Academy for Excellence | Oakland Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Pontiac Academy for Excellence | Virtual Learning Academy Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.4% | 56.7% |
| African American | 65.6% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.0% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Pontiac Academy for Excellence | Virtual Learning Academy Consortium |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 538:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.