Central Academy
Tel:
(734) 822-1100
Central Academy serves 624 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Central Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Central Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Academy's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 624 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Central Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1867 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 18% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Academy School District | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Central Academy is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has been in existence since 1996 and serves students pre-k through 12th grade. Central Academy is a public school academy that adheres to all state and federal regulations passed down from the Michigan Department of Education. Central Academy offers Arabic as a second language program in all grades, a full-day kindergarten, advanced or dual-enrollment classes in high school, and has a required dress code.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Academy is Pathways To Success Academic Campus (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tappan Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pattengill School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center Special Education School Grades: PK-K
0.2 miles
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303 0.2 PK-K n/a - Ann Arbor Pathways To Success Academic Campus Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 140 students10
0.6 miles
2800 Stone School Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1237 0.6 9-12 140 - Ann Arbor Pattengill School Math: 50% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 302 students10
0.8 miles
2100 Crestland Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961 0.8 3-5 302 - Ann Arbor Tappan Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 772 students10
1.1 miles
2251 East Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011 1.1 6-8 772 - Ann Arbor Burns Park Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 521 students10
1.2 miles
1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1919 1.2 K-5 521
School Reviews
| 1 I have been going here for years yes sometimes they do good things but I never see respect they only treat their family members good and no one else and they are very cheap when it comes to field trips they get $600 every Friday and can't spend it on the students instead they keep it for their selves I do appreciate staff there but not all staff thank you for respecting my review. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ayah Awad |
| 5 This school is great for immigrants to the US. If your child is an English language learner, this is the place to bring them. - Posted by Administrator - aamcc |
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