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.
309
Total Students
58.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memphis Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic21
Black236
Asian4
Two or More19
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    236 (76.4%)
  • White
    28 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Memphis Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Grade 56
Grade 612
Grade 728
Grade 842
Grade 945
Grade 1062
Grade 1154
Grade 1260
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Memphis Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17957.9%
Male13042.1%
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