GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Germantown High is a public high school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Germantown, TN with about 2,017 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, Germantown High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Germantown High School, located at 7653 Old Poplar Pike in Germantown, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. Known for its longstanding presence in the community, the school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including rigorous core curricula, honors courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to support both college and career readiness. As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, the campus emphasizes preparing its student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction and specialized educational opportunities.
The school is widely recognized for its robust spirit and historic involvement in local athletics and arts programs, which serve as cornerstones of its campus culture. By leveraging the resources of the Shelby County school district, Germantown High provides students with access to modern learning tools and a comprehensive support network. For those seeking detailed information regarding admissions, specific academic tracks, extracurricular offerings, or school-wide announcements, the official district website at [http://www.scsk12.org](http://www.scsk12.org) serves as the primary portal for students and parents.
For more information, contact Germantown High at (901) 756-2350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2350
http://www.scsk12.org
GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Germantown, TN with about 2,017 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,017
- Teachers:
- 104
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 2,017 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.5%
- White
- 12.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.