Overton High School

1770 Lanier, Memphis, TN 38117 | (901) 416-2136
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,335
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 1,335 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Brett E. Lawson
  • Fax: (901) 416-2135
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Memphis City School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $8,886
  • Graduation Rate: 61.5%
  • Dropout Rate: 11.5%
  • Students Per Teacher: 16.6
  • Enrolled Students: 109,300

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,335
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 64.7
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 591 (44.3%)
  • Females: 744 (55.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 124 (9.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 752 (56.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 876 (65.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Overton High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black1,14585.8%
Asian100.7%
Hispanic876.5%
White937.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Overton High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade38829.1%
10th Grade36127.0%
11th Grade31323.4%
12th Grade27320.4%
Source: TN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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