Memphis Rise Academy

5221 Raleigh Lagrange RD
Memphis, TN 38134

www.memphisrise.org

Charter School 753 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Memphis Rise Academy is a public charter school located in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a tuition-free, open-enrollment institution, the academy is committed to providing a college-preparatory education to students regardless of their prior academic performance. The school’s mission focuses on rigorous academic standards and character development, aiming to ensure that all graduates are prepared to succeed in four-year universities and professional careers.

The school is known for its structured, goal-oriented environment that emphasizes both high academic expectations and a supportive community culture. By utilizing a "no excuses" approach to schooling, Memphis Rise Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Memphis area, placing a heavy emphasis on literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Through its extended school day and emphasis on mentorship, the academy strives to act as a bridge for students to gain the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

753

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Rise Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	577
Black	143
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
577 (76.6%)
Black
143 (19.0%)
White
16 (2.1%)
Two or More
13 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
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)379-5750
Website:	http://www.memphisrise.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 6 111

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 115

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 85