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Central Academy vs. Washtenaw Technical Middle College

Should you attend Central Academy or Washtenaw Technical Middle College? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Central Academy
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Washtenaw Technical Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Central Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, Washtenaw Technical Middle College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
559 students
792 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washtenaw Technical Middle College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washtenaw Technical Middle College.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washtenaw Technical Middle College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
36:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washtenaw Technical Middle College with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2082 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#142 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washtenaw Technical Middle College, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washtenaw Technical Middle College who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washtenaw Technical Middle College who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 30% in MI)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washtenaw Technical Middle College with the average graduation rate observed in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washtenaw Technical Middle College by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
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Grade 1 Students
41
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Grade 2 Students
37
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Grade 3 Students
38
-
Grade 4 Students
38
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
52
-
Grade 7 Students
55
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Grade 9 Students
49
145
Grade 10 Students
34
165
Grade 11 Students
41
182
Grade 12 Students
42
300

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washtenaw Technical Middle College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washtenaw Technical Middle College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washtenaw Technical Middle College School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2
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Sports
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