Bluff City High School

4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1687 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
2%
31%
13%
37%
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
82%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bluff City High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bluff City High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Bluff City High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
90%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluff City High School's ranking?
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?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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