Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Memphis Business Academy High School 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 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memphis Business Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Memphis Business Academy High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders to Transform Lives and Communities.
School Rankings
Memphis Business Academy High School 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 Memphis Business Academy High School is 0.39, 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
#1487 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
16%
Black
74%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Memphis Business Academy High School's ranking?
Memphis Business Academy High School is ranked #1487 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Memphis Business Academy High School often compared to?
Memphis Business Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memphis Business Academy Elementary School, Trezevant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Business Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Memphis Business Academy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis Business Academy High School?
521 students attend Memphis Business Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Memphis Business Academy High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Memphis Business Academy High School offer ?
Memphis Business Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memphis Business Academy High School part of?
Memphis Business Academy High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Business Academy High School located?
Memphis Business Academy High School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.
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