Memphis Health Careers Academy (Closed 2021)
Memphis Health Careers Academy served 75 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)100%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Health Careers Academy?
The graduation rate of Memphis Health Careers Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Memphis Health Careers Academy?
75 students attend Memphis Health Careers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Memphis Health Careers Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Health Careers Academy?
Memphis Health Careers Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Health Careers Academy offer ?
Memphis Health Careers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memphis Health Careers Academy part of?
Memphis Health Careers Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
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