Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, Whitehaven High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehaven High School serves the southwest part of Memphis, TN, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehaven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitehaven High School's student population of 1,509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
82 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitehaven High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehaven High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
94%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehaven High School's ranking?
Whitehaven High School is ranked #979 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Whitehaven High School often compared to?
Whitehaven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehaven High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehaven High School is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Whitehaven High School?
1,509 students attend Whitehaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitehaven High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Whitehaven High School offer ?
Whitehaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehaven High School part of?
Whitehaven High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Whitehaven High School located?
Whitehaven High School is located in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 17 other public schools located in Whitehaven.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Whitehaven High School is a very unigue learning environment. We have excellent teachers that recognize the potential in students, and an administration that truely cares about the well being of their students. With an award winning business and fine arts program, students are afforded many oppotunities to excel.
2 10/10/2025
WHS is an excellent school with great teachers and the best principal. I love my school !!!
5 10/10/2025
It's trash and nobody like that school. The teachers don't care about the students, there are entirely too many kids who go there because everybody who applies gets in.
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