Central Freshman Academy
Tel:
(334) 448-8780
Central Freshman Academy serves 440 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Central Freshman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Central Freshman Academy's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Freshman Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 60% | 33% |
| White | 29% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phenix City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Phenix City Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Central High School Math: 39% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,285 student10
0.4 miles
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626 0.4 9-12 1,285 - Phenix City Phenix City Intermediate School Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 1,055 student10
0.8 miles
2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 298-8744 0.8 6-7 1,055 - Phenix City Phenix City Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 711 students10
0.9 miles
2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1160 0.9 K-5 711 - Phenix City Lakewood Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 512 students10
1.5 miles
24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 732-1173 1.5 3-5 512 - Phenix City Success Academy Alternative 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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