For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 559 students in Central Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Central Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
559 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#554 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,131 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,835
$18,512
Spending / Student
$11,131
$17,694
Best Central Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Gr: PK-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Academy School District?
Central Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 559 students.
What is the rank of Central Academy School District?
Central Academy School District is ranked #567 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Academy School District?
71% of Central Academy School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Academy School District?
Central Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Central Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,131 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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