Memphis School of Excellence

msew.sememphis.org/

Charter School 526 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Memphis School of Excellence (MSE) is a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter schools serving students in the Memphis area. The Winchester Road campus is part of a mission-driven organization that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for success in college and their future careers, ensuring that all pupils reach their full potential regardless of their background.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and character development, working closely with families to maintain high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct. Through small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Memphis School of Excellence strives to close the achievement gap. Their approach combines traditional teaching methods with innovative digital tools, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing global society.

526

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis School of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	282
Black	229
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
282 (53.6 %)
Black
229 (43.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)425-2932
Website:	http://msew.sememphis.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 6 76

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 87

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis School of Excellence
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	76
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	87
Grade 9	82
Grade 10	72
Grade 11	72
Grade 12	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis School of Excellence
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	54.2%
Male	241	45.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)