Below Average
#1485 of 1,786 schools in TN
Power Center Academy High School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5390 Mendenhall Square Mall, Memphis, TN 38115
- Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Power Center Academy High School score 25% 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 11 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Power Center Academy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$42,931
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38115; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooddale HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Memphis School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Memphis Virtual Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Memphis Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #127 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
Power Center Academy High School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Power Center Academy High School
Power Center Academy High School is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 673 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power Center Academy High School
What grades does Power Center Academy High School serve?
Power Center Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Power Center Academy High School?
Power Center Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Power Center Academy High School rank in TN?
Power Center Academy High School ranks #1,485 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Power Center Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Power Center Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Power Center Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Power Center Academy High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Power Center Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Power Center Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Power Center Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Power Center Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (901) 310-1331
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38115)
- 36,878
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 38115; 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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