Fairley High School

Summary:

Fairley High School is a public charter high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 399 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Achievement School District, which is ranked last out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Fairley High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Tennessee, with only 6.2% of 10th-grade students and 6.1% of all students proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to the state averages of 36.5% and 45.3%, respectively. The school's performance on other subject tests, such as TNReady/English II, TNReady/US History, and TNReady/Algebra II, also lags significantly behind the state and district averages. Fairley High School's student group performance, including for African American students and low socioeconomic status students, is also among the lowest in the state.

While Fairley High School has a relatively high spending per student at $16,846 in the 2020-2021 school year, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Hillcrest High School, Mitchell High, and Westwood High, also perform significantly below the state averages but generally outperform Fairley High School. The high concentration of African American students at Fairley High School (97.24%) and the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its low academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4950 Fairley RD
Memphis, TN 38109

(901) 730-8160

District: Achievement School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
387^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Feeder schools for Fairley High School:

Elementary:	Geeter School
	Westhaven Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.0%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairley High School ranks worse than 98.7% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Achievement School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.23. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fairley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairley High School 387^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Fairley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Achievement School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement School District 140^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairley High School

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Rank History for all students at Fairley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2016	8.20	339^th	351	3.4%
2018	8.15	334^th	341	2.1%
2022	7.08	344^th	358	3.9%
2023	4.99	379^th	384	1.3%
2024	6.23	387^th	392	1.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	8.01	315^th	317	0.6%
2022	5.88	321^st	322	0.3%
2023	8.79	321^st	330	2.7%
2024	8.04	334^th	337	0.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Fairley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	3.23	337^th	337	0.0%
2021	4.42	337^th	340	0.9%
2022	5.78	340^th	350	2.9%
2023	2.71	366^th	366	0.0%
2024	4.13	362^nd	365	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fairley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	9.37	329^th	349	5.7%
2023	8.08	347^th	359	3.3%
2024	7.47	357^th	366	2.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Fairley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	17.09	192^nd	199	3.5%
2022	13.50	211^th	222	5.0%
2023	11.23	234^th	239	2.1%
2024	13.01	229^th	240	4.6%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	591	0	7	1	0	599
2016	0	537	1	11	0	0	549
2017	0	534	0	7	0	6	547
2018	0	507	3	7	0	3	520
2019	3	513	3	6	0	1	526
2020	1	411	0	12	0	2	426
2021	0	311	0	8	0	1	320
2022	2	337	0	9	0	1	349
2023	2	388	0	8	0	1	399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	599	n/a	n/a	90.2
2016	549	28.0	19.6	72.5
2017	547	19.0	28.7	n/a
2018	520	18.1	28.7	n/a
2019	526	17.0	30.9	n/a
2020	426	22.0	19.3	n/a
2021	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
2022	349	22.5	15.5	n/a
2023	399	20.5	19.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	599	n/a	n/a	90.2
2016	549	28.0	19.6	72.5
2017	547	19.0	28.7	n/a
2018	520	18.1	28.7	n/a
2019	526	17.0	30.9	n/a
2020	426	22.0	19.3	n/a
2021	320	19.0	16.8	n/a
2022	349	22.5	15.5	n/a
2023	399	20.5	19.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	$9,764 (99.7%)	$9,794
2020	$2,439 (15.1%)	$13,713 (84.8%)	$16,179
2021	$3,952 (23.5%)	$12,894 (76.5%)	$16,846

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairley High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English II (Fairley High School)	5.6	12.1	6.5%
10th Grade English II (Achievement School District)	5.4	11.9	6.5%
10th Grade English II (Tennessee)	44	50.7	6.7%
All Grades English II (Fairley High School)	5.4	11.4	6%
All Grades English II (Achievement School District)	5.4	11.8	6.4%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	399	24.1%
African American	513	388	24.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Fairley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairley High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4950 Fairley RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-8160	399	21	19.4		2 (0.5%)	388 (97.2%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.2	387^th of 392 public high schools	1.3%		5	379^th of 384 public high schools	1.3%	8												5.4		5.0		6.2			6.1					8.2	8.2		16.2	16.0
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship	Public, Charter	6-12	5132 Jonetta ST	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	830	45	18.4		1 (0.1%)	714 (86.0%)	105 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.2%)	18.5	332^nd of 392 public high schools	15.3%		12.5	347^th of 384 public high schools	9.6%	15	6.8	13.3	16.9	12.3	18.2	7.9	21.7	15.8			51.7	8.2		21.7	17.5				17.1		12.5		11.3	22.4	22.2		43.9	42.1	9.5	8.2			9.0	12.5	26.7	33.3	24.0	43.7	24.7	28.0	32.2	$14,553	$3,988	$10,249
Whitehaven High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4851 Elvis Presley Blvd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3000	1,587	95	16.7		5 (0.3%)	1,491 (94.0%)	19 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.3%)	62.6	109^th of 392 public high schools	72.2%		49.7	155^th of 384 public high schools	59.6%	46									55.0	54.0	46.8	44.4	29.8	43.8		50.0	34.6	26.3	34.2		68.7	63.6	69.9	19.8	19.5		34.9	34.8		54.5	33.3	7.1	51.9									$12,651	$2,380	$9,644
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee	Public, Charter	6-12	817 Brownlee RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	339	17	19.9		1 (0.3%)	261 (77.0%)	70 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)	8.0	23.8	18.9	16.9	20.0	18.3	9.4	15.8																										30.0	37.9	27.4	31.7	35.4	23.3	20.8	26.3	$13,500	$3,581	$9,603
City University School of Independence	Public, Charter	9-12	1475 East Shelby DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	14	5	2.6		0 (0.0%)	12 (85.7%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)																								23.1	23.1																	$9,516	$3,516	$5,684
City University School Of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	1475 E. Shelby DR	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	227	10	21.6		0 (0.0%)	216 (95.2%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	21.1	321^st of 392 public high schools	18.1%		16.1	329^th of 384 public high schools	14.3%	8																18.6			17.8	17.8			18.9	8.3	8.3		32.7	32.7			12.8		6.2									$16,803	$3,701	$12,787
Westwood High	Public	9-12	4480 Westmont Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8000	319	24	13.4		1 (0.3%)	308 (96.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	14.5	346^th of 392 public high schools	11.7%		8.3	362^nd of 384 public high schools	5.7%	16												6.7				19.1			12.2					11.0	10.7	10.0	32.2	28.6														$15,131	$2,917	$11,203
Southwest Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	3746 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-8186	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillcrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4184 Graceland DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-4098	435	24	18.1		0 (0.0%)	414 (95.2%)	17 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10.7	363^rd of 392 public high schools	7.4%		6.6	372^nd of 384 public high schools	3.1%	9												6.6	21.4	8.6		9.0			7.6					12.6	12.5		15.7	14.7
Mitchell High	Public	9-12	658 WMitchell Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8174	371	21	17.3		0 (0.0%)	364 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	14	349^th of 392 public high schools	11.0%		10.5	354^th of 384 public high schools	7.8%	5												17.9		15.4		17.4			8.9					12.3	13.0		19.8	20.0		6.3			5.8									$15,089	$2,714	$11,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairley High School

What schools feed into Fairley High School?

Fairley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Geeter School
Elementary : Westhaven Elementary

How many students attend Fairley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Fairley High School.

Is Fairley High School a good school?

Fairley High School ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Tennessee high schools.

What district is Fairley High School in?

Achievement School District

What is the racial makeup of Fairley High School?

Students at Fairley High School are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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