Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Dubois High School Of Arts Technology 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher 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).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
97%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
The graduation rate of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology is 70-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
188 students attend Dubois High School Of Arts Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dubois High School Of Arts Technology offer ?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dubois High School Of Arts Technology part of?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology is part of Shelby County School District.
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