Westwood High

schools.scsk12.org/westwood-hs

361 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood High School, located at 4480 Westmont Rd in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public secondary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. Serving students in the Westwood community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. As part of the larger MSCS system, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, college and career readiness, and the personal growth of its student body.

Beyond academics, Westwood High School acts as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, the administration and faculty work to address the unique needs of their community while striving to improve student outcomes. For those looking for official updates, specific academic calendars, or information regarding school policies, the district’s website at [www.mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the primary resource for the school’s administration and community news.

361

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	7
Black	343
Two or More	7

Black
343 (95.0%)
Hispanic
7 (1.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.9%)
White
4 (1.1%)

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)416-8000
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/westwood-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 118

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Westwood High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	118
Grade 10	89
Grade 11	52
Grade 12	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Westwood High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	47.9%
Male	188	52.1%

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