Very Good
#384 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 12% in state
Central Academy
School · Central Academy · Ann Arbor, MI
A charter school in Ann Arbor, MI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2459 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL HWY, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Academy score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,341
Median home value
$481,600
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
81.5%
Homeownership
36.1%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonlara SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Progress ParkEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ann Arbor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| High Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Central Academy is listed in Central Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Academy
Central Academy is a public school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Central Academy, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Academy
What grades does Central Academy serve?
Central Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Central Academy?
Central Academy has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Academy rank in MI?
Central Academy ranks #384 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Academy a charter school?
Yes, Central Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Academy a Title I school?
No, Central Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Academy?
99.6% of students at Central Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (734) 822-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48104)
- 43,762
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 22.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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