The A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School’s Middle School and High School programs have both been ranked by U.S. World & News Report as high-performing tuition-free, charter, STEAM-focused, and college-prep schools.

Welcome to the A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian Charter School

The Armenian General Benevolent Union (A.G.B.U.) Alex & Marie Manoogian School is a tuition-free, Armenian school located in Southfield, Michigan that serves students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. (Pre-K is available in a tuition-based program.) We successfully educate all students in a safe, dignified, and supportive setting, partnering with the community to preserve the Armenian language and culture.

Here all students are welcomed! Our culture is one where diversity is embraced and celebrated, and traditions are explored. At the Manoogian School, students acquire the knowledge and skills that prepare them for college, career, and success in a global marketplace. Read more: About Us

Student Experiences

The student experience at the Manoogian School includes many different aspects of student life. All scholars participate, regardless of their age or grade, in programs that cover a range of academic and intellectual abilities; social and emotional learning; and the growth of cultural, sporting and artistic interests.

Our student activities cover a variety of enrichment programs to expand learning, awareness, and skills. Students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and programs–from academics for both English-speaking and English as a Second Language (ELL) students, dance, art, and sports like basketball, soccer and track, to after-school robotics and engineering teams, and international travel.

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Academic Programs

The Manoogian School serves students in grades Pre-K-12th grade and provides them with a clean, safe, nurturing learning environment where students can embrace and explore cultural diversity and individual identity through a balanced and rigorous curriculum of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, computer science, art, music, and physical education.

Latest News

Panera Fundraiser

Join us on November 14, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Panera (27777 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI) for a fundraiser to benefit our school.

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Mr. Hosep Torossian

Check out this AGBU Insider article to learn about our former Principal Hosep Torossian and his lasting impact on the…

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Accreditation Status

The Manoogian School is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and NCSchool Improvement (SACS CASI).

The three listed regional agencies provide our institution with a highly regarded accreditation that is recognized throughout the world.

Michigan Seal of Biliteracy

MI Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to graduating seniors by the Michigan Department of Education in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. 56% of Manoogian students qualified for the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy.

Testimonials

I have always loved the Manoogian School- as a teacher, alumna, and parent. The Manoogian difference is the family-like atmosphere where teachers care for their students and families are familiar with each other. It is a pleasure going to work with my mother and teaching in the same school that my daughter attends.
Mrs. Lisa Sherkerdemian
Pre-K Teacher
Our experience with the Pre-K program at Manoogian has been excellent. The warm and caring teachers create an atmosphere that children love to be part of. Preschool builds a foundation for math, reading, social skills and so much more. Three and four-year-olds are full of curiosity and the preschool program at Manoogian helps them develop lifelong skills.
Galine Bush
Pre-K Parent

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