Kirby High

(901)416-1960

schools.scsk12.org/kirby-hs

835 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kirby High School, located at 4080 Kirby Pkwy in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public secondary institution serving the Hickory Hill community as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional curriculum, elective offerings, and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader MSCS network, Kirby High is committed to improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive school culture. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, often utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the district to enhance its academic programming. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official school portal at [mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the community.

835

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirby High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	121
Black	676
Two or More	28

Black
676 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
121 (14.5 %)
Two or More
28 (3.4 %)
White
10 (1.2 %)

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)416-1960
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/kirby-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
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 9 232

Grade 10 214

Grade 11 166

Grade 12 223

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kirby High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	232
Grade 10	214
Grade 11	166
Grade 12	223

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kirby High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	433	51.9%
Male	402	48.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Bluff City High School

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

Charter School 494 Students

4100 Ross RD
Memphis, TN 38115 (0.4 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th