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Enrollment
513
High
DISTRICT 1,046 · STATE 682
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHENIX CITY·NCES 010270002140
Central Freshman Academy
2800 Dobbs Drive, Phenix City, AL 36870 · (334) 448-8780 · Russell County
GRADES 09–09HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL513 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
314 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 513 | 100% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Central Freshman Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Freshman Academy this school | 513 | 61.2% | N/A |
| Carroll High School Ozark | 640 | 63.9% | 14.7% |
| Charles Henderson High School Troy | 546 | 62.1% | 23.2% |
| Lee High School Huntsville | 877 | 59.7% | 20.9% |
| Valley High School Valley | 692 | 58.1% | 13.3% |
| Childersburg High School Childersburg | 374 | 67.4% | 17.6% |
Matched among Alabama high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central Freshman Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 513 | #169 of 319 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #95 of 307 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.1% | #114 of 307 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.2% | #118 of 317 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.6% | #37 of 130 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
513
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
+25% since 2010-11, when it was 412
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 19.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 513 | 31.8 | 16.2:1 | 61% (314) |
| 2023-24 | 508 | 29.7 | 17.1:1 | 82% (415) |
| 2022-23 | 532 | 30.7 | 17.3:1 | 79% (418) |
| 2020-21 | 512 | 27 | 19.0:1 | 59% (301) |
| 2017-18 | 440 | 27.3 | 16.1:1 | 67% (294) |
| 2015-16 | 425 | 24 | 17.7:1 | 74% (314) |
| 2010-11 | 412 | 28 | 14.7:1 | 71% (293) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Freshman Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (440 to 513); teachers up 17% (27.3 to 31.8).
About Central Freshman Academy
Families in Phenix City, Alabama, are served by Central Freshman Academy, a low-enrollment high school. The grade span is grade 9, and enrollment is 513 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Alabama) has about 682 students.
Phenix City serves 7,198 students across 11 schools.
Black students account for 66% of enrollment at Central Freshman Academy. Other groups make up 19% White, 10% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. Russell County as a whole is about 46% Black, so the school's share is higher. Central Freshman Academy has a diversity index of 52%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 31.8 full-time equivalents, or about 16.2 students per teacher. The 17.2:1 average for high schools in Alabama is higher than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 61%.
Within Russell County, median household income is about $51,197, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 17%. Federal data list 18 public schools in Russell County, with a combined enrollment of about 10,127.
The nearest other public school, Central High School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Central Freshman Academy in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 512 in 2020-21, 513 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 19.0:1 to 16.2:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Russell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,811
Census ACS
Median income
$51,197
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
10,127 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Phenix City
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,579 students
- Phenix City Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 722 students
- Phenix City Elementary SchoolElementary · 683 students
- Westview Elementary SchoolElementary · 563 students
- South Girard SchoolMiddle · 501 students
Other schools in Phenix City
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,579 students
- Phenix City Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 722 students
- Phenix City Elementary SchoolElementary · 683 students
- Westview Elementary SchoolElementary · 563 students
- South Girard SchoolMiddle · 501 students
Nearby schools
- Central High School0.1 mi · 1,579
- Phenix City Intermediate School0.7 mi · 1,068
- Phenix City Elementary School0.8 mi · 683
- Westview Elementary School1.6 mi · 563
- Lakewood Primary School1.7 mi · 466
- Lakewood Elementary School1.8 mi · 455
Frequently asked questions
About Central Freshman AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Central Freshman Academy?
Central Freshman Academy enrolls approximately 513 students in grades 09-09.
Is Central Freshman Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Freshman Academy is a high school covering grades 09-09.
How many teachers does Central Freshman Academy have?
Central Freshman Academy employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Central Freshman Academy?
Student demographics at Central Freshman Academy are roughly 19% White, 10% Hispanic, 66% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Central Freshman Academy public or private?
Central Freshman Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Phenix City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.