About the School
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools is a tuition-free public charter school network founded in 2009. It serves nearly 2,000 students from PreK through 12th grade across Memphis, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama. The academy's mission is to prepare all students for college and life success while closing the achievement gap. The network operates six schools, including five in Memphis and one in Birmingham. It focuses on educationally disadvantaged students, with at least 60% coming from low-income families. Freedom Preparatory Academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and social-emotional growth, all within smaller class sizes to meet individual needs. The school has received recognition for its academic achievements, including being ranked as the #1 public school in Tennessee for reading and language arts growth. Freedom Preparatory Academy is committed to transforming education for students of color and fostering cultural pride, aiming to in