Serving 494 students in grades 9-12, Bluff City 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 is 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Bluff City High School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Bluff City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluff City High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
82%
21%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Bluff City High School is ranked #1687 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluff City High School?
The graduation rate of Bluff City High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bluff City High School?
494 students attend Bluff City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bluff City High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff City High School?
Bluff City High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluff City High School offer ?
Bluff City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluff City High School part of?
Bluff City High School is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
In what neighborhood is Bluff City High School located?
Bluff City High School is located in the Autumn Ridge neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Autumn Ridge.
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