Invictus Academy at Airways

Summary:

Northwest Prep Academy is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 175 students in grades 8-12. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending $30,900 per student, the highest among nearby schools, Northwest Prep Academy consistently performs well below district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.7% to 9.1% across various subjects and grade levels. The school is ranked 373 out of 374 high schools in Tennessee, with a 0-star rating, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. This stark contrast in academic performance is particularly concerning for female students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Tennessee high schools.

In comparison, other high schools in the area, such as University High School and Middle College High, are performing significantly better, suggesting that the factors contributing to Northwest Prep Academy's struggles may extend beyond just funding. The poor performance of Northwest Prep Academy, as well as other schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, indicates that the district may need to re-evaluate its approach to supporting and improving its lowest-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 8-12

2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118

(901) 416-4400

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,003

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Invictus Academy at Airways ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.12. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Invictus Academy at Airways 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

Compare Details Invictus Academy at Airways has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Invictus Academy at Airways is $21,003, which is the 2^nd highest among 36 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Invictus Academy at Airways:

SchoolDigger ranks Invictus Academy at Airways 392^nd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Invictus Academy at Airways in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Invictus Academy at Airways

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Rank History for all students at Invictus Academy at Airways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.12	392^nd	392	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Invictus Academy at Airways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	7.84	320^th	322	0.6%
2023	4.69	330^th	330	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Invictus Academy at Airways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.10	322^nd	350	8.0%
2024	3.49	364^th	365	0.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Invictus Academy at Airways

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.08	234^th	240	2.5%

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

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Invictus Academy at Airways

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	211	1	0	214
2015	3	211	2	2	218
2016	2	149	5	2	158
2017	1	230	5	8	244
2018	0	154	2	3	159
2019	0	151	3	2	156
2020	1	109	3	1	114
2021	0	97	3	3	103
2022	4	102	6	5	117
2023	1	159	11	4	175

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

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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 Invictus Academy at Airways

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	214	18.6	11.5	90.7
2015	218	15.0	14.5	79.4
2016	158	21.0	7.5	81.6
2017	244	16.0	15.2	n/a
2018	159	18.2	8.7	n/a
2019	156	16.2	9.6	n/a
2020	114	16.8	6.7	n/a
2021	103	15.0	6.8	n/a
2022	117	13.2	8.8	n/a
2023	175	19.5	8.9	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 Invictus Academy at Airways

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	214	18.6	11.5	90.7
2015	218	15.0	14.5	79.4
2016	158	21.0	7.5	81.6
2017	244	16.0	15.2	n/a
2018	159	18.2	8.7	n/a
2019	156	16.2	9.6	n/a
2020	114	16.8	6.7	n/a
2021	103	15.0	6.8	n/a
2022	117	13.2	8.8	n/a
2023	175	19.5	8.9	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 Invictus Academy at Airways

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,587 (13.5%)	$7,462 (63.4%)	$11,768
2020	$1,235 (4.3%)	$24,997 (86.4%)	$28,928
2021	$2,766 (9.0%)	$26,761 (86.6%)	$30,900
2022	$3,291 (11.8%)	$23,078 (82.8%)	$27,887
2023	$2,720 (13.0%)	$16,399 (78.1%)	$21,003

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Invictus Academy at Airways

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	156	175	12.2%
African American	151	159	5.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	2	4	100%

Schools Near Invictus Academy at Airways

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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)			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 Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I 10th 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 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 11th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Invictus Academy at Airways	Public	8-12	2601 Ketchum	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4400	175	20	8.9		1 (0.6%)	159 (90.9%)	11 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	4.1	392^nd of 392 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)								9.1						7.1				7.1	6.8		6.7				$21,003	$2,720	$16,399
Melrose High	Public	9-12	2870 Deadrick Ave	Memphis	38114	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-5974	697	49	14.2		4 (0.6%)	604 (86.7%)	66 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)								(n/a)																			16.1		15.8				$12,934	$2,600	$9,658
The Excel Center	Public	9-12	1490 Norris RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 726-3100	450	11	40.7		11 (2.4%)	369 (82.0%)	64 (14.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)																									$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
Oakhaven High	Public	9-12	3125 Ladbrook Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2300	389	25	15.2		2 (0.5%)	323 (83.0%)	59 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	30.3	272^nd of 392 public high schools	30.6%		25.2	300^th of 384 public high schools	21.9%	28	6.5	30.0	8.5		7.7		7.2		27.1			25.0				29.9	29.1		42.2		42.2		26.0	24.1	$13,885	$2,534	$10,420
Hamilton High	Public	9-12	1363 E Person Ave	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7838	682	45	15.0		2 (0.3%)	631 (92.5%)	26 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	10.2	366^th of 392 public high schools	6.6%		7.3	367^th of 384 public high schools	4.4%	1					5.5				7.1	15.2	21.7	15.8							13.0		13.8		7.3	7.7	$14,170	$3,091	$10,244
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	311	19	16.2		6 (1.9%)	282 (90.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%		78.2	39^th of 384 public high schools	89.8%	5	33.9		33.3	80.0	34.7		50.6	81.0				79.1				64.3	64.3		82.0		82.0	66.7	41.9	49.4	$13,596	$2,206	$10,943
Sheffield High	Public	9-12	4315 Sheffield Ave	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2370	536	26	20.5		1 (0.2%)	270 (50.4%)	250 (46.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	7.8	377^th of 392 public high schools	3.8%		14.8	336^th of 384 public high schools	12.5%	41								9.1	13.1		7.1	9.8							15.9	5.3	15.0				$13,629	$3,135	$9,722
Sheffield Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	4350 Chuck Ave	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-2340	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
University High School	Public	9-12	330 Innovation DR	Memphis	38152	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 678-4200	96	6	15.6		33 (34.4%)	50 (52.1%)	6 (6.3%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	86.1	26^th of 392 public high schools	93.4%		66.6	70^th of 384 public high schools	81.8%	44	33.9		33.9				66.7	81.0				81.7	60.0		60.0	63.5	63.5		84.8		84.8	94.7	37.1	50.6	$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Invictus Academy at Airways

What is the racial makeup of Invictus Academy at Airways?

Students at Invictus Academy at Airways are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Invictus Academy at Airways in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Invictus Academy at Airways a good school?

Invictus Academy at Airways ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Tennessee high schools.

How many students attend Invictus Academy at Airways?

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Invictus Academy at Airways.

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