Serving 1,587 students in grades 9-12, Whitehaven 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Whitehaven High School's student population of 1,587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven High School is 0.12, 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
#1292 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
94%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehaven High School's ranking?
Whitehaven High School is ranked #1292 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whitehaven High School often compared to?
Whitehaven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station High School, Wooddale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehaven High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehaven High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whitehaven High School?
1,587 students attend Whitehaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitehaven High School students are Black, 4% 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 Whitehaven High School?
Whitehaven High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitehaven High School offer ?
Whitehaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitehaven High School part of?
Whitehaven High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Whitehaven High School located?
Whitehaven High School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
School Reviews
5 3/26/2020
It's trash and nobody like that school. The teachers don't care about the students, there are entirely too many kids who go there because everybody who applies gets in.
2 11/22/2011
WHS is an excellent school with great teachers and the best principal. I love my school !!!
5 7/31/2008
Whitehaven High School is a very unigue learning environment. We have excellent teachers that recognize the potential in students, and an administration that truely cares about the well being of their students. With an award winning business and fine arts program, students are afforded many oppotunities to excel.
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