Bluff City High School

Summary:

Bluff City High School is a public charter high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 494 students in grades 9-12 with a diverse student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom 10% of Tennessee high schools with a 1-star rating.

Bluff City High School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates well below state averages in subjects like Biology I, English I, and English II. This trend has persisted over the past two school years, and the school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students with low socioeconomic status. The school's student-teacher ratio has also increased from 15.7 to 21 in the past year, which may contribute to these academic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ridgeway High and Germantown High, both part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, Bluff City High School is significantly underperforming, raising concerns about equity and the school's ability to meet the needs of all its students. The consistent underperformance and low ranking suggest that Bluff City High School may require significant interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4100 Ross RD
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 730-8157

District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

SchoolDigger Rank:
355^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,138

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.0%

Hispanic:

18.6%

White:

1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bluff City High School ranks worse than 90.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bluff City High School 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 (78%), Hispanic (18.6%), White (1.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bluff City High School is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Bluff City High School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bluff City High School is $12,138.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bluff City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluff City High School 355^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Bluff City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Tennessee Public Charter School Commission:

SchoolDigger ranks Tennessee Public Charter School Commission 124^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bluff City High School

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Rank History for all students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.44	366^th	384	4.7%
2024	12.30	355^th	392	9.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.62	162^nd	183	11.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.44	309^th	330	6.4%
2024	17.63	304^th	337	9.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.37	348^th	366	4.9%
2024	8.54	347^th	365	4.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.27	349^th	359	2.8%
2024	17.49	317^th	366	13.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.23	206^th	239	13.8%
2024	20.90	198^th	240	17.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bluff City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.20	197^th	202	2.5%
2024	23.33	175^th	209	16.3%

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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 Bluff City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	8	399	3	87	0	3	500
2023	10	403	2	77	0	2	494
2024	8	373	2	89	2	4	478

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 Bluff City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	500	31.8	15.7	n/a
2023	494	23.5	21.0	n/a
2024	478	30.0	15.9	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 Bluff City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	500	31.8	15.7	n/a
2023	494	23.5	21.0	n/a
2024	478	30.0	15.9	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 Bluff City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$2,408 (20.1%)	$10,126 (84.7%)	$11,953
2023	$3,383 (27.9%)	$8,754 (72.1%)	$12,138

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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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 All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I 11th 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 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
Bluff City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4100 Ross RD	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 730-8157	478	30	15.9		8 (1.7%)	373 (78.0%)	89 (18.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	12.3	355^th of 392 public high schools	9.4%		7.4	366^th of 384 public high schools	4.7%	11									8.1	8.0		9.9		10.8		12.3		11.8				10.6		10.3		33.0	31.4		6.0		5.8									$12,138	$3,383	$8,754
Kirby High	Public	9-12	4080 Kirby Pkwy	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1960	697	43	16.0		6 (0.9%)	541 (77.6%)	127 (18.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	8.8	375^th of 392 public high schools	4.3%		14.5	337^th of 384 public high schools	12.2%	38																9.5		7.9				9.0		8.9		25.2	23.0		8.4	8.3	7.6									$13,550	$2,817	$9,957
Southwind High	Public	9-12	7900 E Shelby Dr	Memphis	38125	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4141	1,622	80	20.3		13 (0.8%)	1,263 (77.9%)	280 (17.3%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.4%)	23.5	311^th of 392 public high schools	20.7%		16.8	326^th of 384 public high schools	15.1%	15									6.3	6.3	16.7			5.1	35.0	11.5	5.3	12.6				15.8		15.6		34.8	34.1	20.0	36.9	7.4	33.4									$12,268	$2,478	$9,302
Power Center Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5390 Mendenhall Square Mall	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 310-1331	673	37	18.3		1 (0.1%)	437 (64.9%)	217 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	28.9	280^th of 392 public high schools	28.6%		26.7	293^rd of 384 public high schools	23.7%	13									16.8	16.8	43.8			7.5			29.7	29.7				21.0		21.0		36.5	36.5		16.9		17.2									$11,059	$4,048	$6,696
Wooddale High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5151 Scottsdale	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-2440	618	37	16.6		2 (0.3%)	406 (65.7%)	194 (31.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	6	388^th of 392 public high schools	1.0%		5.1	378^th of 384 public high schools	1.6%	10																7.3	12.5	9.4				6.1	5.3	5.9	7.1	14.5	14.2													$14,371	$2,520	$11,056
Memphis School of Excellence	Public, Charter	6-12	4921 Winchester RD	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 425-2932	562	36	15.4		5 (0.9%)	234 (41.6%)	309 (55.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	24.2	308^th of 392 public high schools	21.4%		23.9	310^th of 384 public high schools	19.3%	2	10.7	19.5	9.1	13.2	14.3	15.9	6.5	12.3	6.8	6.8		7.9		7.8	21.6			21.0	17.9		17.9	12.2		12.2		46.2	46.2		28.2		28.2	22.9	30.5	27.3	26.9	17.9	30.0	18.2	22.0	$17,413	$4,627	$12,470
Ridgeway High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2009 Ridgeway	Memphis	38119	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-8820	805	43	18.6		9 (1.1%)	681 (84.6%)	80 (9.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	16.3	337^th of 392 public high schools	14.0%		18.8	323^rd of 384 public high schools	15.9%	14											25.9	8.6	7.1	14.5	40.8	17.6		22.8				14.3		14.1		31.6	30.7		12.5	16.7	12.7									$13,292	$2,744	$9,832
Memphis Virtual Adult High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	3237 Knight RD	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(901) 321-2500	119	4	33.7		3 (2.5%)	105 (88.2%)	8 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)																																								$6,514	$2,001	$4,197
Germantown High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7653 Old Poplar Pike	Germantown	38119	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-0971	1,765	97	18.2		62 (3.5%)	1,394 (79.0%)	171 (9.7%)	36 (2.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.6%)	34.2	256^th of 392 public high schools	34.7%		27.8	288^th of 384 public high schools	25.0%	32									11.1	10.8	57.7	7.5		32.0	76.9	26.6	27.8	36.3		20.8	18.2	29.8		29.5		44.9	44.4	54.3	17.4	20.2	19.9									$12,528	$2,307	$9,769
Sheffield Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	4350 Chuck Ave	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-2340	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluff City High School

How many students attend Bluff City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Bluff City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bluff City High School?

Students at Bluff City High School are 78% African American, 19% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Bluff City High School a good school?

Bluff City High School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Tennessee high schools.

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