Serving 183 students in grades 8-12, Invictus Academy At Airways 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Invictus Academy At Airways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Invictus Academy At Airways's student population of 183 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Invictus Academy At Airways ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Invictus Academy At Airways is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1728 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
87%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invictus Academy At Airways's ranking?
Invictus Academy At Airways is ranked #1728 out of 1,761 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Invictus Academy At Airways?
The graduation rate of Invictus Academy At Airways is 55-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Invictus Academy At Airways?
183 students attend Invictus Academy At Airways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Invictus Academy At Airways students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Invictus Academy At Airways?
Invictus Academy At Airways has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Invictus Academy At Airways offer ?
Invictus Academy At Airways offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Invictus Academy At Airways part of?
Invictus Academy At Airways is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Invictus Academy At Airways located?
Invictus Academy At Airways is located in the North Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in North Memphis.
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