Yo! Academy serves 150 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Yo! Academy?
150 students attend Yo! Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Yo! Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yo! Academy?
Yo! Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yo! Academy offer ?
Yo! Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yo! Academy part of?
Yo! Academy is part of Shelby County School District.
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