Serving 692 students in grades 6-12, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship's student population of 692 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
47 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Movement is Freedom
School Rankings
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
82%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship's ranking?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is ranked #1554 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
The graduation rate of Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
692 students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship offer ?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship part of?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship located?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
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