White Station High School, home of the Spartans, is in the heart of East Memphis and is one of the most popular magnet schools in the city. It’s part of Memphis Shelby County Schools, serving students in ninth through 12th grade. Roughly 2,000 students were enrolled for the 2021-2022 academic year, averaging about18 students per teacher per classroom. Spartans are offered traditional, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. White Station High School’s motto is “dedicated to excellence.”
Students here can be put on track for higher education before even stepping foot onto a college campus. The curriculum is set up for students to take advantage of the school’s dual-enrollment program.
Extracurricular activities include lacrosse, golf, theatre club, robotics, and Girls Who Code.
White Station High
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
514 S Perkins Rd,
Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
School Details
Head of School
David Mansfield
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
B
C-
B+
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.61
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
40%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
108
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Full Time Teachers
108
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
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Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
35
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AP Pass Rate
86.6%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
50.2%
State Average
56.3%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
397:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
53.3%
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Male
46.7%
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Black
41.8%
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White
24.6%
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Hispanic
17.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
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Two or more races
6.8%
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Specialty School Programs
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
773 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
601 Students
Vanderbilt University
297 Students
Middle Tennessee State University
250 Students
Rhodes College
238 Students
Christian Brothers University
199 Students
Tennessee State University
192 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
159 Students
Mississippi State University
158 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
150 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
182 Students
Psychology
168 Students
Biology
156 Students
Nursing
125 Students
Computer Science
118 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
109 Students
Political Science and Government
85 Students
Pre-Law Studies
63 Students
Chemistry
59 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
59 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/6/2025
Ms. Holland makes that school run. You won't realize it but she's very participating within student activity and responds to questions in a fast manner. The administration are helpful but you might have to build a relationship to get the best help. Patience is needed to be there...
4/3/2025
White Station made me who I am. The people I have met, the teachers, and the resources available to me have really made me college ready and for my life ahead of me.
1/13/2025
Very good school I enjoy the time I have there, although I have not been a student there for the longest I've so far been enjoying it, and I'm enjoying the experience along with all my teachers and classmates!
GreatSchools Reviews
9/13/2025
White Station has been my 2nd home and will forever be a part of my identity. The opportunities for a higher-quality education are second to none in the Memphis area. The diversity and course rigor are exactly what make WS great. The drive to achieve something higher cannot be more evident at this s...
11/7/2022
They do not have their stuff together fights everyday school is nasty not any good cleaning happening there academics could be better
8/23/2021
The teacher for world history teaches the children to hate America. He is always teaching pro-communism lessons and even has a framed photo of Putin in the classroom. I monitored my son’s lessons all year and I was flabbergasted. It is sad that this is able to even happen. I got my son out of this s...
7/12/2021
We chose White Station for their optional program and reputation. Early in we realized we should have just went with our assigned neighborhood school, which most of my child's friends attended. Our child was experiencing a serious medical issue and the administration had one of the most apathetic, u...
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White Station High is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,143 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. White Station High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $355,704. Discover additional schools in the area, like Avon Lenox School, Overton High, Northeast Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near White Station High.