Sheffield High School

4315 Sheffield Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Sheffield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheffield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sheffield High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheffield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheffield High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1676 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
28%
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6-9%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
38%
13%
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Black
59%
21%
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White
1%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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50-54%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheffield High School's ranking?
Sheffield High School is ranked #1676 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheffield High School?
The graduation rate of Sheffield High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sheffield High School?
472 students attend Sheffield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sheffield High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheffield High School?
Sheffield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sheffield High School offer ?
Sheffield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sheffield High School part of?
Sheffield High School is part of Shelby County School District.

School Reviews

2   4/10/2012
As a parent I have visited Sheffield High School on many occasions and was not happy or satisfied with the students uniform, their appearance and behavior. I think the teachers are not very concerned about the students. I have asked on different occasions why are anyone enforcing the dress code guidelines and one of the staff members told me that it was a fad and faze that the students are going through and they will change. I was sadden because if we are teaching our children at home that they are going to be face with many rules and regulations in life that they are should be ready to follow those rules no matter what their personal perferences are; the choices that our students make will make or break them for the rest of their lives. Sheffield High School could be a high performing school if the staff were more concern about the product they are grooming to go out into the world to represent them. Your underdogs (students) are only as strong as the (topdog) make them. They will end up putting out as little as they have received.
- Posted by Parent - minni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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