Central Freshman Academy

Phenix City
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
513 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Central Freshman Academy (CFA), located in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a specialized transitional campus dedicated exclusively to ninth-grade students within the Phenix City School District. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic environment of the high school level. This concentrated approach allows the faculty to emphasize foundational academic skills, student engagement, and the development of essential study habits during a critical year of a student's educational journey.

Beyond academics, the academy prioritizes social-emotional growth and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By housing all freshmen in one facility, CFA provides an environment where students can build peer relationships and receive targeted guidance as they acclimate to the expectations of secondary education. The school's mission is to prepare these students for a successful transition to Central High School, ensuring they have the academic preparedness and personal maturity necessary to excel throughout their remaining years of high school.
513
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    336 (65.5%)
  • White
    100 (19.5%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Phenix City
Phone: (334)448-8780
Website: http://www.pcboe.net/cfa
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 314
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 9 513
Gender Ratio
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