Whitehaven High

4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116

schools.scsk12.org/whitehaven-hs

1,587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitehaven High School, located on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent institution within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Known for its strong school spirit and deep roots in the local community, the school serves a large, diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to academic and extracurricular development. It operates under the broader mission of the MSCS district, which emphasizes preparing students for success in college, career, and citizenship through rigorous coursework and community-engaged learning.

The school is perhaps most widely recognized for its high-achieving athletic programs—particularly its football team—and its status as a cornerstone of the Whitehaven neighborhood. Beyond athletics, Whitehaven High offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including honors and advanced placement (AP) courses, as well as various clubs and career-technical education pathways. By fostering a culture of pride and achievement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of South Memphis, striving to ensure its graduates are well-equipped for their post-secondary endeavors.

1,587

Total Students

94.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehaven High
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	19
Black	1,491
Asian	2
Two or More	68
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,491 (94.0 %)
Two or More
68 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (1.2 %)
White
5 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)416-3000
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/whitehaven-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 9 472

Grade 10 362

Grade 11 365

Grade 12 388

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitehaven High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	472
Grade 10	362
Grade 11	365
Grade 12	388

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitehaven High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	806	50.8%
Male	781	49.2%

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