Germantown High School

Germantown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7653 Poplar Pike,  Germantown, TN
Shelby County Schools
3.7
3.0
1,765 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marvin Townsend
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
27.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
29.5%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Black
77.9%
Hispanic
9.9%
Two or more races
6%
White
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Memphis 817 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 504 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 431 Students
Tennessee State University 376 Students
Austin Peay State University 275 Students
Jackson State University 226 Students
Christian Brothers University 218 Students
Mississippi State University 206 Students
Vanderbilt University 190 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 203 Students
Biology 184 Students
Business 174 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 106 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Pre-Law Studies 58 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Criminology 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 460 Reviews
3.0 Junior
2/24/2025
The school doesn't make sense at times and the administration is bad in certain ways and a lot of things aren't fair and not allowed but overall sometimes fun and also it's not safe during winter when it's snows because it's an open campus and it's very dangerous with ice around.
4.0 Senior
6/1/2024
At germantown high school there are a lot of good and bad experiences. With Germantown high i would say the best part to me was the fine arts which is what they are known for. I myself was a theatre and choir kid and it was the best experience. Only bad experience would be how administrators shut a lot of fun activities down.
3.0 Senior
5/13/2024
My overall experience with Germantown High School was very interesting as far as engagement with students. The teachers were not very authoritative in classrooms as far as pushing the students. The atmosphere was very chaotic and annoying. Humankind has the ability to be very selfish and small-minded. I believe its the schools duty to open up a mindset for the kids to be exposed to different activities. As well as opportunities for success and especially at home the need to have great mental stability. Bullying happens often in high-school as far as with young adults who are very confused in life. I believe the truth of life and the value of money needs to be taught more in school. Germantown was a great way for performing arts but lacking in the push to help young adults succeed in the real world in my opinion. According to my experience it served justice for the three years I attended. The necessary change that needs to happen is in the staff to better communicate with the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
12/4/2024
I really thought this would be a great school for my kids but it have turned out to be the worst school they have ever been to in Shelby County… it is taking them forever to send my kids records to their current school which is keeping them from being enrolled..they always have a attitude in M build...
1.0 other
5/11/2021
Fellow student here and let me tell you the TRUTH about this “perfect school” the teachers DONT CARE, they treat you like slaves not students, but complain about the amount of work they have to grade and blame students, counselors are not even counselors lollll... they are like nurses who give you a...
5.0 other
2/18/2020
This is a great school! Teachers work hard and care about their students.
1.0 student
7/10/2019
Horrific, this school is one of the worst in the city. Don't let AP and IB classes fool you, most kids won't even pass a single exam. This is due to the poor teaching of students traded for the advantage of a few. The teachers and administrators provide far better care for economically advantaged an...

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Germantown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Germantown, TN, in the Germantown neighborhood, and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,765 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Germantown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $569,157. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgeway High School, Overton High, White Station High, and more. Learn more about what Germantown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Germantown High School.

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