Overton High

schools.scsk12.org/overton-hs

1,422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Overton High School, located at 1770 Lanier Lane in Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent institution within the Shelby County Schools district. Known for its rich history and academic programs, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the East Memphis community, the school is recognized for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a combination of rigorous coursework and a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its robust arts and athletics programs, which play a central role in the campus culture. Overton offers students numerous pathways to explore their interests, fostering an environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student development, Overton High School continues to function as a vital educational hub, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students and the surrounding Memphis area.

1,422

Total Students

99.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	606
Black	726
Asian	11
Two or More	48

Black
726 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
606 (42.6 %)
Two or More
48 (3.4 %)
White
31 (2.2 %)
Asian
11 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-2136
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/overton-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 469

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 310

Grade 12 286

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overton High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	469
Grade 10	357
Grade 11	310
Grade 12	286

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overton High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	730	51.3%
Male	692	48.7%

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