KIPP MEMPHIS COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

KIPP Memphis Collegiate 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 513 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 32 teachers, KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School, located on Howell Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, a national system of open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools. The school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students in underserved communities for success in college and beyond. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, the school aims to bridge the opportunity gap for its students, equipping them with the tools necessary to compete in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages the KIPP model’s emphasis on extended learning time and strong student-teacher relationships to support holistic growth. Students at KIPP Memphis Collegiate are encouraged to develop both intellectual discipline and the social-emotional skills required to lead and thrive in their communities. Through its commitment to a "college-bound" philosophy, the school provides consistent guidance, mentorship, and academic support to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for university enrollment but are also set on a path toward long-term career success and civic engagement.

For more information, contact KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School at (901) 791-9792 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.