Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Grad Academy Memphis 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
97%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grad Academy Memphis?
The graduation rate of Grad Academy Memphis is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grad Academy Memphis?
480 students attend Grad Academy Memphis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Grad Academy Memphis students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grad Academy Memphis?
Grad Academy Memphis has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grad Academy Memphis offer ?
Grad Academy Memphis offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grad Academy Memphis part of?
Grad Academy Memphis is part of Achievement School District.
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