Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
94%
21%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy?
The graduation rate of Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy?
142 students attend Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy?
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy offer ?
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy part of?
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy is part of Shelby County School District.
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