FAIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Fairley High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 520 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Fairley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fairley High School is a public charter school located in the Westwood neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Operated as part of the Green Dot Public Schools Tennessee network, the school focuses on providing a college-preparatory education to students in a traditionally underserved community. Their educational model emphasizes rigorous academic standards, small learning environments, and a commitment to ensuring that every student is prepared for success in college, leadership, and life.

Beyond academics, Fairley High School places a strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. By utilizing a personalized approach to instruction and maintaining high expectations for student behavior and achievement, the school aims to bridge the educational opportunity gap. The institution actively works to foster a supportive environment where students are equipped with the critical thinking skills and character development necessary to navigate post-secondary opportunities successfully.

For more information, contact Fairley High School at (901) 730-8160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4950 Fairley RD
Memphis, TN 38109
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FAIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 520 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
520
Teachers:
18.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 520 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.