Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Frayser High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-44%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frayser High School?
The graduation rate of Frayser High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 86%.
How many students attend Frayser High School?
550 students attend Frayser High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Frayser High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frayser High School?
Frayser High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frayser High School offer ?
Frayser High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frayser High School part of?
Frayser High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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