Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Memphis Health Careers Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)100%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Health Careers Academy?
The graduation rate of Memphis Health Careers Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Memphis Health Careers Academy?
75 students attend Memphis Health Careers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Memphis Health Careers Academy students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memphis Health Careers Academy?
Memphis Health Careers Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Health Careers Academy offer ?
Memphis Health Careers Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memphis Health Careers Academy part of?
Memphis Health Careers Academy is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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