- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
Bluff City High School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470015702688Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff City High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools.
- #31 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 514
- students enrolled
Bluff City High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff City High School ranks #31 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015702688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bluff City High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 470015702688 · Memphis, TN High · MID · CHARTER
514 enr · 22.3:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students)
Bluff City High School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bluff City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nashville Coll
Nashville Collegiate Prep
837 students
- Cornerstone Pr
Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus
657 students
- Kipp Antioch C
Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary
604 students
- Libertas
Libertas
576 students
- Kipp Antioch C
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle
526 students
- This school
Bluff City High School
514 students
What this shows Bluff City High School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff City High School compares
Bluff City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Bluff City High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission reports $13,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Collegiate Prep | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Libertas | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Station High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwind High
Standard public school
1,675 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehaven High
Standard public school
1,509 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Overton High
Standard public school
1,417 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury High
Standard public school
1,383 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
1,331 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff City High School
How many students attend Bluff City High School?
Bluff City High School has 514 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff City High School is 22.3:1, which is 46% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff City High School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff City High School is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff City High School?
Bluff City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff City High School rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff City High School ranks #31 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission?
Besides Bluff City High School, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students), Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (657 students), and Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary (604 students). See the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district page for the complete list.