Whitehaven High School

Whitehaven High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
4.2
3.4
1,549 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Vincent Hunter
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
910
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
440
Verbal
470
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
19.5%
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
392:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
94%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic
1.2%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in Tennessee
Source: Niche

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 682 Students
Tennessee State University 546 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 500 Students
Jackson State University 455 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 436 Students
Austin Peay State University 332 Students
Mississippi State University 313 Students
Christian Brothers University 268 Students
University of Mississippi 266 Students
East Tennessee State University 247 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 158 Students
Nursing 155 Students
Business 137 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 60 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 52 Students
Physical Therapy 41 Students
Small Business Management 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 419 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/19/2025
My experience at Whitehaven has been nothing but great. They encourage each and every student that attends their school to do their very best in academics and strive to do their very best in life. Our school saying is "Every decision has a consequence, you determine weather that consequence is positive or negative by the decisions that you make. And remember tigers see the vision through the eye of the tiger!"
4.0 Senior
12/31/2024
Overall, the school is great and offers a lot if you use its resources. I'm very involved at my school, and the faculty is very respectful and polite, for the most part.
4.0 Senior
11/14/2024
The best parts of my experience at Whitehaven High is the amount of resources they give to help you with life after graduation like internship opportunities but the worst part of being there is simply some teachers might not be fit for teaching you. It depends on how you personally learn best.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/20/2023
My daughter is currently a senior at THEE Whitehaven High School under the leadership of the incomparable Dr. Vincent Hunter. Where do I start? This has been a great experience for my daughter from start to finish! They have so much to offer the students. From their amazing sports program to their m...
5.0 student
9/16/2014
I am currently a senior at Whitehaven High School. I have attended this school since my freshman year and I understand almost everything about what goes on here. Many people (mainly students and parents) are constantly talking about how our school is unorganized. But just stop and think: How organiz...
3.0 other
1/12/2014
Whitehaven's a tough nut to crack. The zoning is impressive but the guardrails in the lower teacher's parking lot absolutely need to be fixed. Just a cautionary note: the surrounding area is relatively unsafe for people of a caucasian background (hence: 'whitehaven'). Great band though
2.0 parent
12/16/2013
The review by the 9th grader below is on point. Whitehaven does a better job than most Memphis schools of projecting a decent public image, mainly due to its championship caliber football team and good band. However, there is much to be desired behind closed doors. There is a small pocket of excelle...

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Whitehaven High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. The school has a total enrollment of 1,549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Whitehaven High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 910 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $157,528. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillcrest High School, Southaven High School, Bishop Byrne Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitehaven High School.

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