Summary:
The 48341 zip code area is home to two alternative schools, one public charter school and one public school under the Waterford School District. While the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac is the larger of the two with 818 students, the Childrens Village School has a significantly lower student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8 compared to 30.4 at the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac.
Academically, both schools face significant challenges, performing well below state averages in M-Step and PSAT/SAT assessments. The Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 85.1% compared to just 4.5% at Childrens Village School, which also has an alarmingly high dropout rate of 81.8%. Socioeconomically, both schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Childrens Village School spending significantly more per student ($35,450) than the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac ($11,785).
The racial composition of the two schools also differs, with the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac having a predominantly African American student population (79.83%), while Childrens Village School has a more diverse student body. Overall, the data analysis highlights the significant challenges faced by schools in the 48341 zip code area, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.
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