Kirkwood High School serves 1,009 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,009 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
27%
21%
White
44%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirkwood High School?
1,009 students attend Kirkwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kirkwood High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkwood High School?
Kirkwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kirkwood High School offer ?
Kirkwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirkwood High School part of?
Kirkwood High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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