AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School

22001 NORTHWESTERN HWY
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075

www.manoogian.org

Charter School 426 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The AGBU Alex and Marie Manoogian School, located in Southfield, Michigan, is a K-12 college-preparatory institution that serves as a center for Armenian culture, language, and heritage in the Metro Detroit area. Affiliated with the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), the school provides a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a deep commitment to preserving Armenian identity. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while fostering a sense of community, global citizenship, and pride in their ancestral roots.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for its close-knit, supportive atmosphere, which emphasizes character development and cultural immersion. By integrating Armenian language studies, history, and traditions into the standard state-mandated curriculum, the Manoogian School aims to prepare students for success in higher education while ensuring they remain connected to their community. With its dedicated faculty and focus on holistic student growth, the institution serves as both an educational hub and a cultural cornerstone for Armenian-American families in Michigan.

426

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AGBU AlexMarie Manoogian School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	1
Black	4
Asian	1

White
420 (98.6%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School
Phone:	(248)569-2988
Website:	http://www.manoogian.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 36

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 42