LEGACY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INC.

Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 37 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 3 teachers, Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Legacy Leadership Academy (LLA), located in the Raleigh area of Memphis, Tennessee, is a private, faith-based educational institution dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in Christian principles. The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual growth and the moral character of its students. By integrating a traditional curriculum with leadership training, the academy seeks to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, service-oriented citizens within their community.

The academy prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators work closely with families to foster personal accountability and academic excellence. Beyond core subjects, Legacy Leadership Academy focuses on character development, often incorporating spiritual enrichment and community engagement into the daily school experience. Through its mission to "train leaders," the institution strives to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate future challenges while upholding strong ethical values.

For more information, contact Legacy Leadership Academy Inc. at (901) 343-0832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3333 Old Brownsville RD
Memphis, TN 38134
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LEGACY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INC. is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 37 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
37
Teachers:
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 37 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEGACY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INC. is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
2.7%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.