- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
White Station High
Federal NCES profile for White Station High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014801178
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Station High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #16 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 2,046
- students enrolled
White Station High has class sizes larger than 90% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Station High ranks #16 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014801178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 470014801178 · Memphis, TN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,046 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
Resource Investment Index #16 of 35 high schools in Memphis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
White Station High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- This school
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- Dexter School
Dexter School
1,509 students
What this shows White Station High reports 2,046 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Station High compares
White Station High on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,046
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$13,695
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 19.3%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, White Station High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 35
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which includes White Station High.
$13,695
Per student
+19%
vs Tennessee
Avg $11,532
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 28.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How White Station High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dexter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Station High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Craigmont High
Standard public school
968 students 19.4:1 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 (~2,046 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Station High
How many students attend White Station High?
White Station High has 2,046 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Station High?
The student-teacher ratio at White Station High is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Station High?
The largest demographic group at White Station High is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Station High?
White Station High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 White Station High rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, White Station High ranks #16 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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides White Station High, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), Germantown High (1,719 students), and Southwind High (1,675 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.
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