Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Memphis Of Health Sciences 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 ≤1% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Memphis Of Health Sciences High School's ranking?
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School is ranked #1749 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Of Health Sciences High School?
The graduation rate of Memphis Of Health Sciences High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Memphis Of Health Sciences High School?
372 students attend Memphis Of Health Sciences High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Memphis Of Health Sciences High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memphis Of Health Sciences High School?
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memphis Of Health Sciences High School offer ?
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memphis Of Health Sciences High School part of?
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School is part of Shelby County School District.
In what neighborhood is Memphis Of Health Sciences High School located?
Memphis Of Health Sciences High School is located in the Nutbush neighborhood of Memphis, TN.
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