WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Westwood 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 363 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 31 teachers, Westwood High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Westwood High School, located at 4480 Westmont Rd in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving students in the Westwood community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. As part of the larger MSCS system, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, college and career readiness, and the personal growth of its student body.
Beyond academics, Westwood High School acts as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, the administration and faculty work to address the unique needs of their community while striving to improve student outcomes. For those looking for official updates, specific academic calendars, or information regarding school policies, the district’s website at [www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the primary resource for the school’s administration and community news.
For more information, contact Westwood High at (901) 416-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38109-5646
(901) 416-8000
http://www.mcsk12.net
WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 363 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 31.8
- 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 363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.