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What's the one class at Central Academy every student should take?
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Enrollment
509
Combined
STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRAL ACADEMY·NCES 260016301004
Central Academy
2459 S INDUSTRIAL HWY, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 · (734) 822-1100 · Washtenaw County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL509 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
36 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
509 students
STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 33 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 38 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 37 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 42 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 52 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 22 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 42 | 8% |
| Grade 11 | 26 | 5% |
| Grade 12 | 42 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is 37% smaller than its 8th grade class (52).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · 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
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
509
-66 (-11%) vs 2020
+82% since 2000-01, when it was 279
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 16.9:1
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 | 509 | 36 | 14.1:1 | 100% (509) |
| 2023-24 | 559 | 35 | 16.0:1 | 100% (557) |
| 2022-23 | 530 | 36.6 | 14.5:1 | 88% (468) |
| 2020-21 | 575 | 34 | 16.9:1 | 100% (574) |
| 2017-18 | 624 | 31.9 | 19.6:1 | 96% (596) |
| 2015-16 | 600 | 29 | 20.7:1 | 79% (475) |
| 2010-11 | 520 | 30 | 17.3:1 | 84% (436) |
| 2000-01 | 279 | 14 | 19.9:1 | 80% (223) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (624 to 509); teachers up 13% (31.9 to 36).
About Central Academy
Located in ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Central Academy is a large combined-grade school. The student body numbers 509 students, from pre-K through 12. An average school in this group (combined schools in Michigan) has about 281 students.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
Roughly 72% of students at Central Academy are White. Other groups include 13% Black, 12% Asian, and 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 69% White, within a few points of the school. Pick two students at random and there is a 45% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 36 full-time equivalents, or about 14.1 students per teacher. This ratio sits 3.2 below the 17.3:1 average for combined schools in Michigan. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 100%. Among public schools in Washtenaw County, the average eligibility rate is 34%.
In Washtenaw County (population about 369,822), the median household income is $89,180, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 104 public schools in Washtenaw County, enrolling about 42,861 students in all.
Pathways To Success Academic Campus is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Central Academy, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Central Academy's location as City: Mid-size. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Federal data show an 11% enrollment decrease, from 575 in 2020-21 to 509 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 16.9:1 to 14.1:1.
Discussions about Central Academy may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ANN ARBOR
- Huron High SchoolHigh · 1,696 students
- Pioneer High SchoolHigh · 1,671 students
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 1,237 students
- Washtenaw Technical Middle CollegeHigh · 821 students
- Slauson Middle SchoolMiddle · 729 students
- Clague Middle SchoolMiddle · 696 students
Nearby schools
- Pathways To Success Academic Campus0.6 mi · 162
- Pattengill School0.7 mi · 206
- John Allen School1.1 mi · 401
- Burns Park Elementary School1.1 mi · 477
- Tappan Middle School1.1 mi · 695
- Progress Park1.3 mi · 20
Frequently asked questions
About Central AcademyHow large is Central Academy?
Central Academy enrolls approximately 509 students in grades PK-12.
Is Central Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Central Academy is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Central Academy have?
Central Academy employs 36 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
How diverse is Central Academy?
Central Academy reports a student body of 72% White, 3% Hispanic, 13% Black, 12% Asian.
Is Central Academy public or private?
Central Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Central Academy.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.