Kirby High

(901)416-1960

schools.scsk12.org/kirby-hs

699 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kirby High School, located at 4080 Kirby Pkwy in Memphis, Tennessee, is a public secondary institution serving the Hickory Hill community as part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional curriculum, elective offerings, and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the broader MSCS network, Kirby High is committed to improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive school culture. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, often utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the district to enhance its academic programming. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official school portal at [mcsk12.net](http://www.mcsk12.net) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the community.

699

Total Students

49.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirby High
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	141
Black	537
Asian	1
Two or More	14

Black
537 (76.8%)
Hispanic
141 (20.2%)
Two or More
14 (2.0%)
White
6 (0.9%)
Asian
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)416-1960
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/kirby-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 9 172

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 195