Central Academy

Central Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2459 S Industrial Hwy,  Ann Arbor, MI
Frisinger-Woodbury Neighborhood
3.5
1.4
559 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Luay Shalabi
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
570
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
5
Equity
9
College Readiness
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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 67 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 52 Students
Michigan State University 29 Students
Washtenaw Community College 29 Students
Wayne State University 21 Students
University of Michigan - Dearborn 13 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 11 Students
Central Michigan University 9 Students
Western Michigan University 9 Students
Northern Michigan University 5 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
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Chemistry 5 Students
Criminology 4 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 27 Reviews
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.
4.0 Junior
6/5/2020
I liked that Central Academy offered many opportunities to their students to help them with their future.
5.0 Senior
10/8/2016
I am going to be applying for colleges within the next month or so and was starting to get really stressed out when it came to how I would be paying for it all. Once I found Niche, everything just became much more easier and now I am able to apply for many scholarships all through Niche. Nothing really comes to mind when asked what could change; everything is great.
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1.4 15 Reviews
1.0 student
10/30/2025
it is so bad they do not pay enoghe money for the school and the are so bad teaching
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1.0 other
12/30/2023
It is one of the awful school that you can enroll your ward . Some branches might seems supportive though, It is not captivating to take admission in central academy especially Central Academy Sarai Inayat.
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5.0 student
8/11/2021
Caring, fabulous, and amazing staff are what make this school incredible. They go above and beyond to help support student learning. While they do not offer AP or IB curriculum, they willingly pay for dual-enrollment courses, and, as a rising senior, I will be able to graduate with over 40 college c...
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1.0 parent
6/11/2021
This is a horrible school they get bullied about from where they are from NWEA gives so much stress that they start saying bad words and shouting at me! The principal better cancel NWEA for good! I hate this school and the elementary administrator. M-step and also this so-called "Principal Award" al...
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Central Academy

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 559 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1150. The average home value in this area is $489,094. 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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