Memphis Business Academy High School

Memphis Business Academy High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
3306 Overton Crossing St,  Memphis, TN
3.9
1.0
511 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Menthia P. Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
100%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
520
Verbal
460
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
78.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
22.2%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
5,500:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Black
82%
Hispanic
17.6%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Memphis 199 Students
Tennessee State University 136 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 125 Students
Jackson State University 110 Students
Christian Brothers University 108 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 90 Students
Austin Peay State University 74 Students
Mississippi State University 72 Students
University of Mississippi 57 Students
Belmont University 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 47 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 30 Students
Graphic Design 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Nursing Assistant 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 97 Reviews
2.0 Alum
5/5/2025
Got worse over time. Disappointing. Some teachers really care but they picked some awful teachers who do not deserve to be around kids.
3.0 Senior
1/22/2025
My experience at Memphis Business Academy has been decent. Apart from the strong school spirit towards sport/clubs the school is average. I would like to see more teachers, a wider variety of classes, and for the school to enforce academics more.
5.0 Junior
8/8/2024
I've been at Memphis Business Academy for a while never really complained about it. It is a good school and perfect education. The safety at MBA is good and never had trouble with real lock downs I'm proud to go to MBA.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 other
2/18/2024
They make all students leave right after the bell rings despite almost getting shot up multiple times at dismissal. The counselor and principal barely interact with any students. Teachers are rude and do not contact parents if students are misbehaving or failing. Teachers are so lazy they are failin...

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Memphis Business Academy High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. Memphis Business Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $112,036. Discover additional schools in the area, like Martin Luther King Preparatory High School, Pathways In Education - Tn, Crosstown High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Memphis Business Academy High School.

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