White Station High School is a four-year public high school located in Memphis, Tennessee. White Station High is a member of the Shelby County Schools system and is recognized as one of the best high schools in the state of Tennessee. U.S. News ranked White Station as #25 in Tennessee.
Serving 1,935 students in grades 9-12, White Station High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Station High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
White Station High School's student population of 1,935 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1897
Colors
Green, Grey
School Rankings
White Station High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Station High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
46%
21%
White
22%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Station High School's ranking?
White Station High School is ranked #285 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Station High School?
The graduation rate of White Station High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend White Station High School?
1,935 students attend White Station High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Station High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Station High School?
White Station High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Station High School offer ?
White Station High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Station High School part of?
White Station High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is White Station High School located?
White Station High School is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 8 other public schools located in East Memphis.
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