White Station High

schools.scsk12.org/whitestation-hs

1,840 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

White Station High School, located in the East Memphis area, is a prominent public secondary school within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and diverse student body, serving as a hub for both neighborhood students and those enrolled in its specialized optional programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of achievement, offering a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a variety of honors-level curricula designed to prepare students for competitive university admissions.

Beyond its academic reputation, White Station offers a comprehensive extracurricular experience that includes a wide array of competitive sports teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations. The school is particularly noted for its strong community culture and the success of its academic teams, such as the debate and robotics clubs, which frequently compete at state and national levels. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and civic engagement, White Station remains one of the most highly regarded high schools in the Memphis area.

1,840

Total Students

108.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Station High
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	330
Black	770
Asian	161
Two or More	126

Black
770 (41.8 %)
White
453 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
330 (17.9 %)
Asian
161 (8.7 %)
Two or More
126 (6.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-8880
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/whitestation-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 9 465

Grade 10 489

Grade 11 415

Grade 12 471

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for White Station High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	465
Grade 10	489
Grade 11	415
Grade 12	471

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for White Station High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	980	53.3%
Male	860	46.7%

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