Central Freshman Academy

2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Central Freshman Academy serves 508 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Freshman Academy's student population of 508 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
508 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Freshman Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
12%
11%
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Black
65%
32%
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White
19%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Freshman Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Freshman Academy and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Central Freshman Academy and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Freshman Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
508 students attend Central Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Central Freshman Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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