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#1310 of 1,786 schools in TN
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
817 Brownlee RD 9-12 lthompson@freedomprep.org, Memphis, TN 38116
- Math 10% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,663
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Westwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Middle - BrownleeCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Whitehaven HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,549 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #103 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 723 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,310 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
What grades does Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship serve?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship has an enrollment of approximately 723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship rank in TN?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship ranks #1,310 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship a charter school?
Yes, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship a Title I school?
No, Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (901) 538-9500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38116)
- 41,393
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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