Central Freshman Academy serves 532 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Freshman Academy's student population of 532 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Freshman Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
61%
32%
White
24%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Freshman Academy often compared to?
Central Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Beauregard High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Central Freshman Academy?
The graduation rate of Central Freshman Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Central Freshman Academy?
532 students attend Central Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Central Freshman Academy students are Black, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Freshman Academy?
Central Freshman Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Freshman Academy offer ?
Central Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Central Freshman Academy part of?
Central Freshman Academy is part of Phenix City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Veterans Day (Offices and Schools Closed)
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Offices and Schools Closed)
January 20, 2025 (Monday)
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