GRAD ACADEMY MEMPHIS
GRAD Academy Memphis is a Title I public high school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 480 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 22 teachers, GRAD Academy Memphis has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
GRAD Academy Memphis is a public charter high school located in the South Memphis neighborhood of Tennessee. As part of the GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) network, the school is designed with a specific focus on closing the achievement gap and ensuring that students from underserved communities are equipped with the skills necessary to graduate and pursue post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum coupled with intensive student support systems to help students navigate the academic and social challenges of high school.
Beyond its academic offerings, GRAD Academy Memphis is known for fostering a structured and supportive school culture. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, the school aims to provide personalized attention, mentorship, and career-readiness programming. The institution operates with the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to a high-quality education that leads to a viable path toward college or career opportunities after graduation.
For more information, contact GRAD Academy Memphis at (901) 870-4026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 870-4026
GRAD ACADEMY MEMPHIS is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 480 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Achievement School District
- Total Students:
- 480
- Teachers:
- 22.3
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 480 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAD ACADEMY MEMPHIS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
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.