Enrollment
13
High
DISTRICT 691 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 470014802400
City University School of Independence
1475 East Shelby DR, Memphis, TN 38116 · (901) 775-2219 · Shelby County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 13 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
28.6%
TN avg 40.9% . +5.5pp since 2023
Math
23.1%
TN avg 39.3%
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.6% | 23.1% |
| 2023-24 | 23.1% | N/A |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where City University School of Independence ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #375 of 381 | #56 of 56 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
-1 (-7%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 14 | 1.4 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 5.3 | 2.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 4 | 3.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 22 | 1 | 22.0:1 | 86% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for City University School of Independence.
About City University School of Independence
City University School of Independence is a small high school located in Memphis, Tennessee. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 13 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Tennessee is about 754 students, so this school is 98% smaller than average.
City University School of Independence is part of a district of 211 schools: Memphis-Shelby County Schools, with 111,979 students.
The large majority of students at City University School of Independence, 100%, are Black. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 52%.
Census Bureau estimates for Shelby County show that median household income is about $63,767, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. A total of 287 public schools operate in Shelby County, serving about 154,209 students.
The next-closest public school is City University School Girls Preparatory, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Large, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. City University School of Independence holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
The number of students dropped from 14 to 13 over 4 years.
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Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
919,173
Census ACS
Median income
$63,767
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
287
154,209 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- City University School Girls Preparatory0.0 mi · 94
- City University School Of Liberal Arts0.0 mi · 179
- Whitehaven Elementary0.6 mi · 449
- Whitehaven High0.6 mi · 1,509
- Havenview Middle0.7 mi · 696
- Hillcrest High School1.1 mi · 476
Frequently asked questions
About City University School of IndependenceHow large is City University School of Independence?
City University School of Independence enrolls approximately 13 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does City University School of Independence serve?
City University School of Independence serves grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at City University School of Independence?
At City University School of Independence, the student body is approximately 100% Black.
Is City University School of Independence public or private?
City University School of Independence is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Where is City University School of Independence located?
City University School of Independence is located at 1475 East Shelby DR, Memphis, TN 38116.
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