BLUFF CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Bluff City High School is a public charter secondary school with about 156 students. With about 7 teachers, Bluff City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Bluff City High School is a public charter school located in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis, Tennessee. Operated by the Green Dot Public Schools network, the school is committed to its mission of preparing students for college, leadership, and life. It serves a diverse student population with a focused academic model that emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a supportive culture designed to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the local community.

The school's educational approach is centered on a personalized learning environment where small class sizes and close relationships between staff and students are prioritized. By utilizing the Green Dot model—which integrates social-emotional support with a college-preparatory curriculum—Bluff City High aims to ensure that every student graduates equipped with the critical thinking skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Bluff City High School at (901) 881-7375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4100 Ross RD
Memphis, TN 38115
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BLUFF CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 156 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
156
Teachers:
7
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 156 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUFF CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.2%
White
0.6%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.