Central Academy

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Central Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2459 S Industrial Hwy,  Ann Arbor, MI
3.5
2.5
509 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Luay Shalabi
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
576:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
69.2%
Black
14%
Asian
13.2%
Hispanic
3.4%
Two or more races
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Niche Standout MS in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Eastern Michigan University 68 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 52 Students
Michigan State University 29 Students
Washtenaw Community College 29 Students
Wayne State University 22 Students
University of Michigan - Dearborn 13 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 11 Students
Central Michigan University 10 Students
Western Michigan University 9 Students
Northern Michigan University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Business 7 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Chemistry 5 Students
Civil Engineering 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 27 Reviews
2.0
11/12/2025
It's very bad, honestly its always pizza on monday and the pizza tastes bad and dry only the tacos and rice are good nothing else. the teachers are mid. and the ela teacher give like 5 assaingments everyday and when they yell its even worse they always have an attitude and the soccer team is the only reason i still want to be here.
5.0 Alum
4/3/2024
I loved the culture and the feeling in the school where everyone was like family there. The teachers there were great and the principle was amazing.
2.0 Freshman
6/28/2020
Central Academy is a Poor school. The academics there is kind of below average. They don't offer and AP classes and just regular classes that will not stand out on college applications. They way they treat their students is horrible. They are also racist and I do not recommend to anyone. They let the non-black kids say derogatory words and don't do anything about it but when it's black kids they act like it's the end of the world. It was a regret decision for me to go there my freshman year of High school. Glad to say that I am moving on to a hopefully better school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 20 Reviews
4.0 other
4/9/2026
Pretty well. I loved most the staff and made many connections. The one thing I do think should be done is better organization of events like movie night.
5.0 parent
4/9/2026
Excellent school well-rounded. My husband went here all his life and he’s now an orthopedic surgeon. The education is excellent and many opportunities are given for students to strive. Great staff. Great communication.
5.0 other
4/9/2026
Central Academy is a truly family-oriented community where students not only feel heard, but also valued and recognized for who they are. The supportive environment creates a sense of belonging that makes learning more meaningful and enjoyable. This is why I would choose Central Academy it’s an amaz...
5.0 other
4/9/2026
I am a former student love the opportunities that Central Academy provided to me and all of my extended family. Central is more than a school; it is a community center that supports so many students and families. Teachers are dedicated to their students and it is a family like environment.

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Central Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2459 S Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor, MI. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 509 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Central Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1160. The average home value in this area is $483,496. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pathways to Success Academic Campus, Clonlara School, Pioneer High School, and more. Learn more about what Ann Arbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Academy.

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