School District of the City of Pontiac

What School District of the City of Pontiac does

The School District of the City of Pontiac (PSD) is a public K-12 school district operating under Michigan state education law and serving students within the City of Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan. The district operates ten schools: six elementary campuses (Alcott, Herrington, Kennedy, Owen, Rogers, Whitman), the PEACE Academy (free preschool), the International Technology Academy (ITA), Pontiac Middle School, and Pontiac High School. PSD is governed by an elected Board of Education and is currently led by Interim Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Leverette. The district also maintains Student Services and Special Services offices at the WHRC location on Parkhurst Avenue. Enrollment is open to in-district families through centralized Student Services processes, with out-of-district applications accepted via the Schools of Choice program.

PSD's product surface spans core K-12 academics, Career & Technical Education with dual enrollment for college credit, free preschool, summer school, and an extensive extracurricular layer including athletics (the "Phoenix" program: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, cheer, wrestling, track, flag football) and a globally recognized FIRST Robotics program — Team 51 "Wings of Fire" is a FIRST Hall of Fame team and World Championship winner, sponsored by GM, Ford, and APTIV. Support services include IDEA-compliant special education, McKinney-Vento homeless services, Title IX and Section 504 compliance, bilingual services in five languages (English, Spanish, Hmong, Arabic, Kiswahili), transportation via Trinity, and a food service program operated by Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) that delivers free breakfast and lunch to all students under the USDA Community Eligibility Program and Michigan's Breakfast for Every Child initiative. The district is funded through a combination of Michigan per-pupil foundation allowance, federal education funding, local property taxes, the Oakland Regional Enhancement Millage, and per-pupil revenue from Schools of Choice enrollment.

Name

School District of the City of Pontiac

Legal name

School District of the City of Pontiac

Website

https://pontiac.k12.mi.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The School District of the City of Pontiac is a Michigan public K-12 district operating ten schools in Pontiac, Oakland County. It serves resident students with core academics, CTE/dual enrollment, free preschool and meals, athletics, and a Hall of Fame FIRST Robotics program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADABAA

Public School Districts (K–12)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

SECONDARYEDAJAAAE

Public K–12 Combined Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Public Elementary Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

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Public High Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDADABAL

District Enrollment, Zoning & School Choice Administration

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

Keywords

• Public k-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• School nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontiac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public school district, PSD receives funding from multiple sources including local property taxes, state aid from the Michigan Department of Education, and federal education funding programs. The district also receives support through enhancement millage proposals voted on by Oakland County residents.
2. School of Choice Enrollment Revenue: The district accepts students from other districts through School of Choice programs, bringing per-pupil funding for each enrolled student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The School District of the City of Pontiac delivers K-12 public education across 10 schools (elementary, middle, high school, International Technology Academy, and PEACE Academy) to students and families in Pontiac, Michigan. It provides core academics, Career & Technical Education with dual enrollment, athletics, robotics, special education, food service, transportation, and bilingual and homeless support services. As a public entity, it is funded by state aid, federal education funding, local property taxes, and Oakland County enhancement millages.

Product overview

Pontiac School District operates as a traditional K-12 public school district with 10 schools (elementary, middle, and high schools including Pontiac High School, ITA, and Peace Academy). The district's educational offerings span core academics, Career & Technical Education with dual enrollment, free preschool at PEACE Academy, and summer school. Beyond academics, the district provides comprehensive extracurricular programs including athletics (Phoenix brand: basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, cheer, wrestling, track, flag football), competitive robotics (Team 51 Wings of Fire - FIRST robotics Hall of Fame), student organizations (Student Council, LGBTQ Support, Girls Group), and volunteer programs. Support services include food service (breakfast/lunch via SFE/Nutrislice), special education (IDEA-compliant continuum), homeless services (McKinney-Vento), transportation, bilingual services, and technology support. The district serves families through digital platforms including MISTAR/Parent Connect for student information and Nutrislice for meal menus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 General Education

Quantifiable outcome

• Team 51 robotics team has Hall of Fame status and World Championship winner recognition with alumni attending Harvard, Stanford, University of Michigan, and MSU
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFE manages the food service department for Pontiac School District. SFE is committed to revolutionizing how students are nourished through enhanced menu diversity, quality foods, nutrition education, and community involvement. They partner with Chartwells K-12 and utilize the Nutrislice platform for menu information.
• GM (General Motors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGM sponsors the Team 51 robotics program. Many team alumni have gone on to work for GM and other engineering companies. GM provides mentorship and support for the robotics program.
• Ford Motor CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFord sponsors the Team 51 robotics program alongside GM and APTIV. Team alumni have pursued careers in automotive engineering.
• APTIVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPTIV sponsors the Team 51 robotics program, contributing to STEM education and workforce development in the Pontiac community.
• Chartwells K-12minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service partnership providing access to Nutrislice platform and support for school nutrition programs.
• Communities In SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing attendance support and community-based services to help keep students engaged in school.
• Oakland SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntermediate school district providing data compliance services including student data submission (MSDS) and state reporting (GAD, EEM, SID).
• TrinityminorOthersThird-party transportation provider contracted by the district for student transportation services. Contact: 734.284.9229 ext 310.
• MESSAminorOthersMichigan-based health insurance provider offering plans for district employees through the HR department.
• EduStaffminorOthersProvides substitute teachers for the district through HR department arrangements.
• Read to A ChildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer reading program that welcomes volunteers during March Reading Month and throughout the school year to read to PSD students.
• Oakland CountycoreOthersOakland County voters consider Regional Enhancement Millage proposals to support public schools including Pontiac School District. Next consideration scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flint Community Schools: Mid-sized Michigan urban public school district serving the City of Flint. Comparable in scale, demographic profile, and post-industrial economic context to Pontiac School District.
• Saginaw School District: Michigan urban public school district of similar size, serving a post-industrial community with comparable reliance on state foundation allowance and at-risk student funding.
• Lansing School District: Mid-sized Michigan public school district operating K-12 schools. Comparable in scale, CTE offerings, and exposure to urban demographic and funding dynamics.
• Kalamazoo Public Schools: Michigan public school district serving the City of Kalamazoo. Comparable governance model, millage-funded supplemental revenue, and CTE/dual enrollment structure.
• Detroit Public Schools Community District: Large urban Michigan K-12 public school district operating schools across the City of Detroit. Closely comparable in governance structure, urban demographics, and reliance on state aid and millage funding.
• Grand Rapids Public Schools: Larger Michigan urban public school district. Comparable in CTE pathways, federal compliance obligations (Title I, IDEA, McKinney-Vento), and millage-funded program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Oakland Schools: Intermediate school district that provides shared services (MISTAR, MSDS reporting, Section 504/Title IX coordination) to Pontiac School District and other Oakland County constituent districts. Operates one layer above PSD in the Michigan education hierarchy.
• Michigan Department of Education: State-level education authority that administers per-pupil foundation allowance, federal program pass-through, and school accountability frameworks. Sets the funding and compliance regime in which PSD operates.

Regional players

• Birmingham Public Schools: Adjacent Oakland County K-12 public school district. Competes with PSD for School of Choice enrollment and represents a higher-performing alternative for Pontiac-area families.
• Rochester Community Schools: Adjacent Oakland County K-12 public school district. Competes with PSD for School of Choice students and draws families from the same regional labor market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PontiacSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/PontiacSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/pontiacschoolsofficial

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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