Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High

Charter School 667 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) is a public charter school located in the Medical District of Memphis, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a STEM-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Its mission is to prepare students for success in higher education and technical careers by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and a strong foundation in core subject areas.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a structured, supportive culture for students in an urban setting. By integrating hands-on learning experiences with a challenging curriculum, MASE aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its graduates with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy. Its location on Jefferson Avenue places it in the heart of Memphis’s educational and medical hub, allowing the school to leverage its community partnerships to offer unique learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.

667

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	49
Black	599
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Black
599 (89.8%)
Hispanic
49 (7.3%)
Two or More
14 (2.1%)
White
4 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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)333-1580
Website:	http://discovermase.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 6 73

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 89

Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	82
Grade 9	124
Grade 10	100
Grade 11	89
Grade 12	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	45.9%
Male	361	54.1%

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