MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

Memphis Business Academy High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 460 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 27 teachers, Memphis Business Academy High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Memphis Business Academy (MBA) High School is a public charter school located in the North Memphis area, specifically serving the Raleigh-Frayser community. As part of a network of schools under the MBA umbrella, the high school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness and professional preparation. The school’s mission centers on closing the achievement gap for students in underserved areas by fostering a culture of high expectations, discipline, and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Memphis Business Academy distinguishes itself through a focus on business-related principles and character development. The school aims to equip students with the practical skills, leadership qualities, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in a global economy. By combining traditional education with a focus on workforce readiness, MBA High School seeks to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens and future leaders in their communities.

For more information, contact Memphis Business Academy High School at (901) 357-8680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38127
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MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 460 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
460
Teachers:
27.3
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
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 460 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.2%
Hispanic/Latino
18.0%
Two or more races
0.9%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.