Central Freshman Academy
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(334)448-8780
- Central Freshman Academy serves 425 students in grades 9.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%.
- Central Freshman Academy operates within the Phenix City School District.
- Phenix City School District's 85% graduation rate is lower than the Alabama state average of 87%.
School Overview
- Central Freshman Academy's student population of 425 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
School Comparison
- Central Freshman Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Freshman Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 67% | 33% |
| White | 26% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.33 |
| Graduation Rate | <50% | 87% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Central Freshman Academy is Phenix City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 136 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Phenix City School District's student population of 7,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 66% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,411 in this district is less than the state average of $10,349. The district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,715 is less than the state average of $10,471. The district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 13 | 6 |
| Number of Students Managed | 7,043 | 2,907 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
| District Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% |
| District Total Revenue | $57 MM | $30 MM |
| District Spending | $59 MM | $30 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,411 | $10,349 |
| District Spending / Student | $8,715 | $10,471 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Freshman Academy is Central High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phenix City Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Phenix City Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Central High School Grades: 10-12 | 1310 students
0.4 miles
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334)298-3626 0.4 10-12 1310 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Grades: 6-7 | 930 students
0.8 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-8744 0.8 6-7 930 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 773 students
0.9 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1160 0.9 K-5 773 - Phenix City Lakewood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 554 students
1.5 miles
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)732-1173 1.5 3-5 554 - Phenix City Success Academy Vocational School
Grades: PK-12
1.5 miles
1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334)298-9876 1.5 PK-12 n/a
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