OAKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
Oakhaven High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 362 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Oakhaven High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oakhaven High School is a public secondary school located in the Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, and is part of the Shelby County Schools district. Serving students in the 38118 area, the school operates with a commitment to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a community-focused institution, it plays an integral role in the local educational landscape by offering a structured environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal development.
The school is deeply integrated into the Memphis-Shelby County Schools network, leveraging district-wide resources to support its diverse student body. Oakhaven High typically offers a range of programs that include college preparatory coursework, career-technical education, and various athletic and club activities aimed at fostering student engagement. By maintaining a focus on accessibility and community partnership, Oakhaven High School works to empower its students to navigate the challenges of high school while striving for graduation and future professional or academic advancement.
For more information, contact Oakhaven High at (901) 416-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38118-8229
(901) 416-2300
http://www.mcsk12.net
OAKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 362 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 23.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 362 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- White
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.