TNHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
B. T. Washington High — School Profile & District Info
High|Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN 38126
School Profile
Grades
6–12
Enrollment
454
Student:Teacher
11.4:1
Locale
Urban
District
Memphis-Shelby County SchoolsPhone
(901)416-7240School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
80-84%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
7 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
275 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
135 test takers
Athletics
6 sports, 6 teams
113 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Near average in TNTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
485
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35
91% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
0.1
Social Workers
0.33000001
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,695
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,478
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,869
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 33%State 35%Local 33%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$240,977
-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr
Memphis, TN metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
27.9%
Below 150% poverty line
7.8%
Unemployment rate
11.9%
Uninsured residents
10.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
12,870
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
12,006
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,539 (21%)
Autism
2,170 (18%)
Other Health Impairment
1,964 (16%)
Intellectual Disability
1,845 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
1,628 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
297 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
436
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about B. T. Washington High
B. T. Washington High currently enrolls 454 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TN.
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