Southwind High

schools.scsk12.org/southwind-hs

1,675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwind High School, located on East Shelby Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary school operating under the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. As a large public institution, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its active extracurricular landscape, which includes a variety of athletic programs, academic clubs, and arts organizations that foster school spirit and student engagement.

The school's facilities and programs are structured to meet the diverse needs of the Memphis community, emphasizing student growth, academic achievement, and college readiness. By aligning with the broader initiatives of the Shelby County Schools district, Southwind focuses on integrating technology, professional development for staff, and community-based resources to support a holistic learning environment. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic development and civic involvement in the southeastern Memphis area.

1,675

Total Students

63.4

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwind High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	250
Black	1,356
Asian	6
Two or More	52

Black
1,356 (81.0%)
Hispanic
250 (14.9%)
Two or More
52 (3.1%)
White
11 (0.7%)
Asian
6 (0.4%)

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)416-4141
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/southwind-hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
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 9 426

Grade 10 384

Grade 11 423

Grade 12 442