Central Freshman Academy (2026 Ranking)

Q: What schools are Central Freshman Academy often compared to?

Central Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Beauregard High School by visitors of our site.

Q: 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%.

Q: How many students attend Central Freshman Academy?

508 students attend Central Freshman Academy.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What grades does Central Freshman Academy offer ?

Central Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Central Freshman Academy part of?

Central Freshman Academy is part of Phenix City School District.

2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870

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Tel: (334) 448-8780

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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 Facts (2026)

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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

508 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy
2023	532
2022	582
2021	512
2020	445
2019	445
2018	464
2017	464
2016	425
2015	476
2014	421
2013	457
2012	436
2011	412

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy
2023	31
2022	29
2021	28
2020	24
2019	24
2018	24
2017	24
2016	24
2015	24
2014	47
2013	25
2012	24
2011	28

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Year Founded

1905

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School Rankings

The 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

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	17:1	17:1	18:1
2022	20:1	18:1	19:1
2021	18:1	17:1	17:1
2020	19:1	17:1	18:1
2019	19:1	17:1	18:1
2018	19:1	18:1	19:1
2017	19:1	17:1	19:1
2016	18:1	18:1	19:1
2015	20:1	18:1	18:1
2014	9:1	16:1	17:1
2013	18:1	14:1	16:1
2012	19:1	16:1	17:1
2011	15:1	15:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	1%	1%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	2%
2019	1%	2%	2%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2011	2%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

12%

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	8%	11%	11%
2022	9%	10%	10%
2021	13%	9%	10%
2020	9%	8%	8%
2019	9%	8%	8%
2018	7%	7%	8%
2017	7%	7%	8%
2016	5%	7%	5%
2015	5%	6%	6%
2014	4%	5%	5%
2013	5%	5%	4%
2012	3%	5%	4%
2011	3%	4%	3%

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Black

65%

32%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	61%	32%	58%
2022	63%	32%	59%
2021	61%	32%	58%
2020	57%	33%	57%
2019	57%	33%	57%
2018	65%	33%	58%
2017	65%	33%	58%
2016	67%	33%	61%
2015	66%	33%	60%
2014	62%	34%	60%
2013	69%	34%	60%
2012	64%	34%	62%
2011	66%	35%	61%

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White

19%

51%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	24%	52%	25%
2022	24%	53%	25%
2021	21%	53%	26%
2020	26%	54%	28%
2019	26%	54%	28%
2018	23%	55%	29%
2017	23%	55%	29%
2016	26%	56%	31%
2015	25%	56%	31%
2014	32%	57%	32%
2013	25%	58%	33%
2012	31%	58%	32%
2011	29%	58%	34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	6%	3%	6%
2022	4%	3%	5%
2021	4%	3%	5%
2020	6%	2%	5%
2019	6%	2%	5%
2018	5%	2%	5%
2017	5%	2%	5%
2016	2%	2%	3%
2015	4%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	2%
2013	1%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	0.57	0.62	0.59
2022	0.54	0.61	0.59
2021	0.57	0.61	0.59
2020	0.60	0.60	0.59
2019	0.60	0.60	0.59
2018	0.52	0.59	0.58
2017	0.52	0.59	0.58
2016	0.49	0.58	0.54
2015	0.50	0.58	0.54
2014	0.52	0.56	0.54
2013	0.46	0.55	0.54
2012	0.50	0.55	0.52
2011	0.48	0.54	0.51

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(16-17)

<50%

88%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2017)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2017	50%	88%	93%
2016	50%	87%	85%
2015	50%	89%	87%
2013	5%	81%	63%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

75%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	69%	55%	70%
2022	54%	44%	55%
2021	53%	48%	54%
2020	63%	49%	64%
2019	63%	49%	64%
2018	67%	47%	67%
2017	67%	47%	67%
2016	65%	46%	61%
2015	58%	47%	57%
2014	56%	52%	61%
2013	64%	51%	61%
2012	64%	51%	64%
2011	64%	49%	62%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Central Freshman Academy	Alabama	Phenix City School District
2023	9%	5%	7%
2022	7%	5%	6%
2021	6%	6%	6%
2020	5%	6%	5%
2019	5%	6%	5%
2018	4%	5%	3%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	8%	5%	5%
2015	5%	5%	6%
2014	7%	6%	6%
2013	7%	6%	7%
2012	5%	7%	7%
2011	7%	6%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Phenix City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Central Freshman Academy often compared to?

Central Freshman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Beauregard 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 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Central Freshman Academy part of?

Central Freshman Academy is part of Phenix City School District.

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