Germantown High

7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138

schools.scsk12.org/germantown-hs

1,719 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Germantown High School, located at 7653 Old Poplar Pike in Germantown, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary institution within the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. Known for its longstanding presence in the community, the school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including rigorous core curricula, honors courses, and various extracurricular activities designed to support both college and career readiness. As part of the larger Memphis-Shelby County Schools system, the campus emphasizes preparing its student body for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional instruction and specialized educational opportunities.

The school is widely recognized for its robust spirit and historic involvement in local athletics and arts programs, which serve as cornerstones of its campus culture. By leveraging the resources of the Shelby County school district, Germantown High provides students with access to modern learning tools and a comprehensive support network. For those seeking detailed information regarding admissions, specific academic tracks, extracurricular offerings, or school-wide announcements, the official district website at [http://www.scsk12.org](http://www.scsk12.org) serves as the primary portal for students and parents.

1,719

Total Students

108.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Germantown High
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	158
Black	1,382
Asian	39
Two or More	95
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,382 (80.4%)
Hispanic
158 (9.2%)
Two or More
95 (5.5%)
White
42 (2.4%)
Asian
39 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-0971
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/germantown-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 424

Grade 10 441

Grade 11 430

Grade 12 424

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Germantown High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	424
Grade 10	441
Grade 11	430
Grade 12	424

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Germantown High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	907	52.8%
Male	812	47.2%

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