Below Average
#1608 of 1,786 schools in TN
Westwood High
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4480 Westmont Rd, Memphis, TN 38109
- Math 6% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westwood High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Westwood High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,934
Median home value
$76,600
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Preparatory Academy FlagshipCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Mitchell HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Fairley High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Middle - BrownleeCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 3.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #147 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood High is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood High
Westwood High is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 329 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood High
What grades does Westwood High serve?
Westwood High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood High?
Westwood High has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood High rank in TN?
Westwood High ranks #1,608 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Westwood High's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westwood High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood High has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Westwood High a charter school?
No, Westwood High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood High a Title I school?
No, Westwood High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (901) 416-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38109)
- 43,764
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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