Memphis Business Academy High School

www.mbacharterschools.org/

Charter School 521 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Memphis Business Academy (MBA) High School is a public charter school located in the North Memphis area, specifically serving the Raleigh-Frayser community. As part of a network of schools under the MBA umbrella, the high school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness and professional preparation. The school’s mission centers on closing the achievement gap for students in underserved areas by fostering a culture of high expectations, discipline, and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Memphis Business Academy distinguishes itself through a focus on business-related principles and character development. The school aims to equip students with the practical skills, leadership qualities, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in a global economy. By combining traditional education with a focus on workforce readiness, MBA High School seeks to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens and future leaders in their communities.

521

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Business Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	131
Black	384
Two or More	3

Black
384 (73.7%)
Hispanic
131 (25.1%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
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)357-8680
Website:	http://www.mbacharterschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 9 149

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 125

Grade 12 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Business Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	149
Grade 10	141
Grade 11	125
Grade 12	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Business Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	46.8%
Male	277	53.2%

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