Mitchell High

Summary:

Mitchell High is a public high school located in Memphis, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 371 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 98.11% of students identifying as African American.

Mitchell High consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Tennessee, ranking 348 out of 374 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and Memphis-Shelby County Schools district averages across various subject areas, including English, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13% of students were proficient or better in English I, compared to 35.4% at the state level and 19.7% in the district. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, Mitchell High ranks particularly low for female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the school's consistent low performance, Mitchell High has not shown significant improvement over the years. The school's ranking and academic proficiency rates have remained stagnant or even declined in recent years. When comparing Mitchell High to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship and City University School Of Liberal Arts are outperforming the traditional public high school in terms of academic achievement, highlighting the potential impact of alternative educational models and the need for a more comprehensive approach to improving educational outcomes in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

658 WMitchell Rd
Memphis, TN 38109-3643

(901) 416-8174

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
349^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,089

Feeder schools for Mitchell High:

Elementary:

Ford Road Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mitchell High ranks worse than 89% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 32^nd among 41 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mitchell High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.6%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mitchell High is 15, which is the 21^st best among 41 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mitchell High is $15,089, which is the 17^th highest among 41 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mitchell High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell High 349^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Mitchell High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mitchell High

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Rank History for all students at Mitchell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2016	9.82	326^th	351	7.1%
2018	18.10	294^th	341	13.8%
2019	16.74	302^nd	342	11.7%
2021	7.76	329^th	347	5.2%
2022	8.59	337^th	358	5.9%
2023	10.50	354^th	384	7.8%
2024	13.96	349^th	392	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mitchell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	22.67	269^th	308	12.7%
2019	26.94	239^th	302	20.9%
2021	12.34	298^th	317	6.0%
2022	19.22	280^th	322	13.0%
2023	21.25	281^st	330	14.8%
2024	24.16	281^st	337	16.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Mitchell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	14.92	305^th	337	9.5%
2021	5.41	332^nd	340	2.4%
2022	9.81	323^rd	350	7.7%
2023	11.86	335^th	366	8.5%
2024	13.40	331^st	365	9.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mitchell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	21.66	277^th	329	15.8%
2021	9.73	320^th	332	3.6%
2022	14.28	311^th	349	10.9%
2023	9.02	339^th	359	5.6%
2024	15.25	327^th	366	10.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Mitchell High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	33.60	119^th	199	40.2%
2019	25.43	148^th	187	20.9%
2021	17.85	187^th	208	10.1%
2022	17.70	196^th	222	11.7%
2023	21.33	198^th	239	17.2%
2024	24.34	183^rd	240	23.8%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mitchell High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	3	535	3	0	0	541
2015	1	542	5	0	3	551
2016	2	521	1	0	8	532
2017	3	496	3	0	8	510
2018	1	444	3	0	7	455
2019	2	441	4	0	9	456
2020	2	406	3	0	6	417
2021	2	412	6	0	6	426
2022	1	368	5	0	7	381
2023	0	364	0	1	6	371
2024	1	346	3	0	8	358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mitchell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	541	29.4	18.4	88
2015	551	28.0	19.6	89.1
2016	532	26.0	20.4	94.2
2017	510	27.0	18.8	n/a
2018	455	29.0	15.6	n/a
2019	456	30.8	14.8	n/a
2020	417	28.8	14.4	n/a
2021	426	23.6	18.0	n/a
2022	381	22.0	17.3	n/a
2023	371	21.4	17.3	n/a
2024	358	23.7	15.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mitchell High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	541	29.4	18.4	88
2015	551	28.0	19.6	89.1
2016	532	26.0	20.4	94.2
2017	510	27.0	18.8	n/a
2018	455	29.0	15.6	n/a
2019	456	30.8	14.8	n/a
2020	417	28.8	14.4	n/a
2021	426	23.6	18.0	n/a
2022	381	22.0	17.3	n/a
2023	371	21.4	17.3	n/a
2024	358	23.7	15.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mitchell High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,147 (8.9%)	$11,044 (85.9%)	$12,856
2020	$915 (7.6%)	$10,522 (87.4%)	$12,034
2021	$1,618 (13.7%)	$9,641 (81.9%)	$11,772
2022	$2,755 (19.2%)	$10,984 (76.7%)	$14,316
2023	$2,714 (18.0%)	$11,388 (75.5%)	$15,089

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mitchell High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 302^nd of 342 High schools	Ranks 354^th of 384 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English I (Mitchell High)	13.3	10.2	3.1%
9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17	18.8	1.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Mitchell High)	11.1	16.7	5.6%
11th Grade Algebra II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	7.3	9	1.7%
11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)	17.7	17	0.7%
All Grades English I (Mitchell High)	13.3	9.9	3.4%
All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	16.5	18.5	2%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades English II (Mitchell High)	6	20.4	14.4%
All Grades English II (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.5	35.6	11.1%
All Grades English II (Tennessee)	42.7	49.4	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	456	371	18.6%
African American	441	364	17.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%

Schools Near Mitchell High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)					TNReady US History (2024)				TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)					TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I 12th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History 12th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 9th Grade	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry 12th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mitchell High	Public	9-12	658 WMitchell Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8174	358	24	15.0		1 (0.3%)	346 (96.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	14	349^th of 392 public high schools	11.0%		10.5	354^th of 384 public high schools	7.8%	5												17.9		15.4		17.4			8.9					12.3	13.0		19.8	20.0		6.3			5.8									$15,089	$2,714	$11,388
Southwest Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	3746 Horn Lake RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-8186	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westwood High	Public	9-12	4480 Westmont Rd	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-8000	329	21	15.3		0 (0.0%)	317 (96.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	14.5	346^th of 392 public high schools	11.7%		8.3	362^nd of 384 public high schools	5.7%	16												6.7				19.1			12.2					11.0	10.7	10.0	32.2	28.6														$15,131	$2,917	$11,203
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee	Public, Charter	6-12	817 Brownlee RD	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	317	16	20.4		1 (0.3%)	244 (77.0%)	65 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)								(n/a)	8.0	23.8	18.9	16.9	20.0	18.3	9.4	15.8																										30.0	37.9	27.4	31.7	35.4	23.3	20.8	26.3	$13,500	$3,581	$9,603
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship	Public, Charter	6-12	5132 Jonetta ST	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 538-9500	723	47	15.3		1 (0.1%)	607 (84.0%)	104 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	18.5	332^nd of 392 public high schools	15.3%		12.5	347^th of 384 public high schools	9.6%	15	6.8	13.3	16.9	12.3	18.2	7.9	21.7	15.8			51.7	8.2		21.7	17.5				17.1		12.5		11.3	22.4	22.2		43.9	42.1	9.5	8.2			9.0	12.5	26.7	33.3	24.0	43.7	24.7	28.0	32.2	$14,553	$3,988	$10,249
Fairley High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4950 Fairley RD	Memphis	38109	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-8160	480	21	23.4		2 (0.4%)	470 (97.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6.2	387^th of 392 public high schools	1.3%		5	379^th of 384 public high schools	1.3%	8												5.4		5.0		6.2			6.1					8.2	8.2		16.2	16.0
Hillcrest High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4184 Graceland DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Achievement School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-4098	441	20	22.0		1 (0.2%)	413 (93.7%)	23 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	10.7	363^rd of 392 public high schools	7.4%		6.6	372^nd of 384 public high schools	3.1%	9												6.6	21.4	8.6		9.0			7.6					12.6	12.5		15.7	14.7
Whitehaven High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4851 Elvis Presley Blvd	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-3000	1,549	82	18.8		4 (0.3%)	1,455 (93.9%)	23 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.1%)	62.6	109^th of 392 public high schools	72.2%		49.7	155^th of 384 public high schools	59.6%	46									55.0	54.0	46.8	44.4	29.8	43.8		50.0	34.6	26.3	34.2		68.7	63.6	69.9	19.8	19.5		34.9	34.8		54.5	33.3	7.1	51.9									$12,651	$2,380	$9,644
The Excel Center	Public	9-12	1490 Norris RD	Memphis	38106	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 726-3100	413	11	39.3		17 (4.1%)	320 (77.5%)	62 (15.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)								(n/a)																																										$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
City University School Of Liberal Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	1475 E. Shelby DR	Memphis	38116	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 775-2219	201	15	13.1		1 (0.5%)	183 (91.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	21.1	321^st of 392 public high schools	18.1%		16.1	329^th of 384 public high schools	14.3%	8																18.6			17.8	17.8			18.9	8.3	8.3		32.7	32.7			12.8		6.2									$16,803	$3,701	$12,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Mitchell High

What schools feed into Mitchell High?

Mitchell High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ford Road Elementary

What district is Mitchell High in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Is Mitchell High a good school?

Mitchell High ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Tennessee high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mitchell High?

Students at Mitchell High are 97% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mitchell High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Mitchell High.

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