Flex High School of Pontiac

Charter School 104 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Life Skills Center of Pontiac is a public school academy located in Pontiac, Michigan, designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The institution focuses on a personalized approach to education, aiming to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out by providing a flexible, supportive, and career-oriented learning environment. Their academic model emphasizes credit recovery and the mastery of essential life skills, ensuring that students can balance their studies with personal responsibilities while progressing toward a high school diploma.

Beyond traditional coursework, the school places a heavy emphasis on post-secondary readiness and vocational preparation. By integrating academic instruction with practical training, the Life Skills Center of Pontiac seeks to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world success, preparing students for the workforce or higher education. The school's mission centers on fostering a positive community that empowers students to overcome previous academic barriers and build a sustainable path toward their future goals.

104

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flex High School of Pontiac
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	10
Black	84
Two or More	4

Black
84 (80.8%)
Hispanic
10 (9.6%)
White
6 (5.8%)
Two or More
4 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flex High School of Pontiac
Phone:	(248)206-4316
Website:	http://flexhighpontiac.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 10