Serving 270 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)100%
22%
White
(15-16)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
270 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Northside High School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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