Northwest Prep Academy

schools.scsk12.org/northwestprepacademy

175 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Northwest Prep Academy is a specialized educational facility located on Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. Operating under the umbrella of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MCS) district, the academy is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment. It focuses on providing targeted academic and behavioral support for students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom setting, aiming to help them meet grade-level requirements while maintaining their progress toward graduation.

As part of the broader Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, the academy adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life. By offering a more focused and structured atmosphere, Northwest Prep Academy seeks to address the unique needs of its student body, fostering an environment where students can overcome academic barriers and develop the skills necessary for long-term success. Further information regarding specific enrollment criteria and program offerings can be found on the district’s official website.

175

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Prep Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	11
Black	159
Two or More	4

Black
159 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (6.3 %)
Two or More
4 (2.3 %)
White
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-4400
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/northwestprepacademy
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 21

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwest Prep Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	21
Grade 10	45
Grade 11	42
Grade 12	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwest Prep Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	46.9%
Male	93	53.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)