Memphis Adult High School (Closed 2023)

703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memphis Adult High School serves 393 students in grades 9-12. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
393 students
This chart displays total students of Memphis Adult High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Memphis Adult High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Memphis Adult High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
91%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memphis Adult High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
3%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Memphis Adult High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Memphis Adult High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memphis Adult High School?
393 students attend Memphis Adult High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Memphis Adult High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Memphis Adult High School offer ?
Memphis Adult High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Memphis Adult High School part of?
Memphis Adult High School is part of Shelby County School District.

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