Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School

www.grizzliesprep.org/

Charter School 347 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School (Grizzlies Prep) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving boys in grades 6 through 8 in downtown Memphis. Founded in 2011 through a unique partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies NBA franchise, the school is specifically designed to address the academic needs of young men in the urban core. It operates with a mission to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond by fostering a culture of academic rigor, character development, and brotherhood.

The school is well-regarded for its structured environment and extended school day, which are intended to maximize student learning and provide consistent mentorship. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Grizzlies Prep emphasizes leadership, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By leveraging its strong connection to the Memphis Grizzlies organization, the school provides students with unique extracurricular opportunities and a supportive network that encourages them to strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

347

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	18
Black	316
Two or More	6

Black
316 (91.1 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.2 %)
White
7 (2.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)474-0955
Website:	http://www.grizzliesprep.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 6 139

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 93