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CER ranks Tennessee's charter school law 13th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 2002.
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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 32
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Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy
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1200 Grove St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-702-7230
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 75
Grades: 6-9
Status: Open
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Description:
All girls school that will focus on math, science and technology.
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Circles of Success Learning Academy
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867 S. Parkway E.
Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: 901-322-7978
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 99
Grades: K-4
Status: Open
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Description:
Designed to offer an alternative route to excellence in a global and technologically advanced society.
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City University School of Liberal Arts
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1500 Dunn Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: 901-775-2219
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 350
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Offers one-on-one attention necessary for success, small class size, curriculum offerings and privileges and freedoms associated with college classes.
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Freedom Preparatory Academy
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964 Fields Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
Phone: 901-210-6026
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 108
Grades: 6
Status: Open
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Description:
College preparatory program.
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Ivy Academy
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8443 Dayton Pike
Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
Phone: 423-305-7494
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 60
Grades: 9-12
Status: Open
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Description:
Curriculum has environmental focus.
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KIPP Academy Nashville
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123 Douglas Ave.
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: 615-226-4484
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 203
Grades: 5-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Emphasizes high expectations and hard work. Encourages children from groups historically underrepresented in colleges to get a college education.
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KIPP DIAMOND Academy
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2110 Howell Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
Phone: 901-416-4615
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 360
Grades: 5-8
Status: Open
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Description:
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LEAD Academy
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5202 Idaho Ave.
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615-498-2916
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Opened 2007
Enrollment: 120
Grades: 5-6
Status: Open
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Description:
College preparatory program.
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Memphis Academy of Health Sciences High School
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3925 Chelsea Ext. 38107
Memphis, TN 38108
Phone: 901-382-1441
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 200
Grades: 9-10
Status: Open
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Description:
Equips students with the skills to be competitive and promotes successful transition to high school.
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Memphis Academy of Health Sciences Middle School
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3925 Chelsea Ext.
Memphis, TN 38108
Phone: 901-382-1441
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 270
Grades: 6-8
Status: Open
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Description:
Equips students with the skills to be competitive and promotes successful transition to high school.
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Memphis Business Academy
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3333 Old Brownsville Rd.
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: 901-380-8176
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 210
Grades: 6-8
Status: Open
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Description:
High quality instruction in core classes with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility.
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Memphis Business Academy High School
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3333 Old Brownsville Rd.
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: 901-380-8176
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 70
Grades: 9
Status: Open
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Description:
High quality instruction in core classes with a focus on business, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility.
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Nashville Global Academy
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4479 Jackson Rd.
White Creeks, TN 37189
Phone: 615-299-5745
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 320
Grades: K-4
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses International Baccalaureate program (IB)
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Power Center Academy
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6120 Winchester Rd.
Memphis, TN 38115
Phone: 901-333-6874
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Opened 2008
Enrollment: 125
Grades: 6
Status: Open
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Description:
Develop future leaders of the community by teaching students to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers and humanitarians.
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Promise Academy
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1635 Georgian Dr.
Memphis, TN 38127
Phone: 901-358-7752
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 57
Grades: K-1
Status: Open
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Description:
Uses unique Life and Culture curriculum. Special focus on reading.
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Smithson-Craighead Academy
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3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: 615-228-9886
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Opened 2003
Enrollment: 242
Grades: K-4
Status: Open
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Description:
Teaches basic academic skills as a foundation for the ongoing success of every child. Targets at-risk students. Uses a non-graded skill-based curriculum.
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Smithson-Craighead Academy Middle School
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3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207-2301
Phone: 615-228-1200
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Opened 2009
Enrollment: 219
Grades: 5-8
Status: Open
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Description:
provides children who are at risk of school failure with a strong foundation in basic skills and positive behavior skills
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Soulsville Charter School
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926 E. McLemore Ave.
Memphis, TN 38106
Phone: 901-946-2535 x 365
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Opened 2005
Enrollment: 54
Grades: 6
Status: Open
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Description:
Rigorous academics in a music and arts rich environment.
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Southern Avenue Charter School
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311 Kimball Ave
memphis, TN
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Opened
Enrollment:
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Status: Open
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Description:
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STAR Academy
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3260 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: 901-387-5050
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Opened 2004
Enrollment: 240
Grades: K-5
Status: Open
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Description:
Focus on reading, writing and mathematical mastery.
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City University Prep
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Opened 2010
Enrollment:
Grades:
Status: Approved
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Description:
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Memphis College Preparatory Elementary
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Memphis, TN
Phone:
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Opened 2010
Enrollment:
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Status: Approved
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Description:
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RESOURCES
Tennessee Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower - 6th Floor, 710 James Robertson Pkwy.
710 James Robertson Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37243-0375
Phone: 615-532-6297
Fax: 615-532-8536
Contact: Eric Hilgendorf, Ph.D., Charter Schools and Choice Director
Email: Eric.Hilgendorf@tn.gov
Tennessee Charter Schools Association
3022 Vanderbuilt Place
Nashville, 37172
Phone: 800-998-3349
Fax: 615-339-3349
Contact: Matt Throckmorton, Executive Director
Email: matt@tncharterschools.org
Tennessee Charter Schools Association (TCSA) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization committed to improving student achievement by supporting excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement in public education in Tennessee.
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