Memphis Virtual School
309 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Memphis Virtual School (MVS) is a specialized educational institution within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district that provides a flexible, technology-driven learning environment for students in grades 6–12. By shifting instruction to an online platform, the school caters to students who require non-traditional schedules, such as those balancing work, extracurricular commitments, or personal circumstances that make a standard brick-and-mortar classroom difficult to navigate. The curriculum is delivered via a digital interface, allowing students to engage with their coursework remotely while still maintaining access to certified educators and academic support.
Despite the virtual nature of the delivery, the school maintains the academic rigor and accountability standards expected of a public school. Students are expected to adhere to a structured academic calendar, complete assignments through online learning management systems, and participate in virtual interactions with teachers. The program is designed to foster independent learning skills, time management, and technological literacy, preparing students for the demands of higher education and modern workforce environments where remote collaboration is increasingly common.
Despite the virtual nature of the delivery, the school maintains the academic rigor and accountability standards expected of a public school. Students are expected to adhere to a structured academic calendar, complete assignments through online learning management systems, and participate in virtual interactions with teachers. The program is designed to foster independent learning skills, time management, and technological literacy, preparing students for the demands of higher education and modern workforce environments where remote collaboration is increasingly common.
309
Total Students
58.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 236 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black236 (76.4%)
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White28 (9.1%)
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Hispanic21 (6.8%)
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Two or More19 (6.1%)
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Asian4 (1.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Exclusively virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | Yes |
| District: | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
| Phone: | (901)416-0115 |
| Website: | http://www.memphisvirtualschool.com/ |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 309 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 58.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
6
Grade 6
12
Grade 7
28
Grade 8
42
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
62
Grade 11
54
Grade 12
60
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 6 |
| Grade 6 | 12 |
| Grade 7 | 28 |
| Grade 8 | 42 |
| Grade 9 | 45 |
| Grade 10 | 62 |
| Grade 11 | 54 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 179 | 57.9% |
| Male | 130 | 42.1% |
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