Enrollment
280
High
DISTRICT 319 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS·NCES 470455110439
University High School
330 Fogelman DR, Memphis, TN 38152 · (901) 678-4200 · Shelby County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL280 STUDENTS
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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 9 | 100 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 90 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 90 | 32% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 61% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within University Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where University High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee | In Shelby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 280 | #318 of 381 | #50 of 56 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.0% | #61 of 332 | #6 of 50 |
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.
About University High School
University High School operates as a small high school in Memphis, Tennessee. The school counts 280 students across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 63% smaller than the 754 average for high schools in Tennessee.
University High School is one of the 3 schools that make up University Schools (957 students in total).
University High School is 51% Black by enrollment. Other students are 36% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 52% Black, within a few points of the school. Pick two students at random and there is a 60% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
County data help place the school in context: in Shelby County, the median household income is $63,767, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. In all, Shelby County has 287 public schools and roughly 154,209 students.
Nearest public school: University Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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
Related schools
Other schools in University Schools
- Campus SchoolElementary · 413 students
- University Middle SchoolMiddle · 264 students
Other schools in Memphis
- White Station HighHigh · 2,046 students
- Southwind HighHigh · 1,675 students
- Whitehaven HighHigh · 1,509 students
- Overton HighHigh · 1,417 students
- Snowden Elementary/MiddleElementary · 1,384 students
- Kingsbury HighHigh · 1,383 students
Other University High schools
14 other US public schools in 11 states are named University High. University High School is the 13th largest of the 15.
- University High SchoolMemphis, TN · 179 students
- UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLORANGE CITY, FL · 2,855 students
- UNIVERSITY HIGHORLANDO, FL · 2,514 students
- University HighIrvine, CA · 2,307 students
- University High SchoolWACO, TX · 1,752 students
Nearby schools
- University Middle School0.0 mi · 264
- University High School0.0 mi · 179
- University Middle0.0 mi · 268
- Campus School0.5 mi · 413
- Campus School0.5 mi · 407
- East High1.1 mi · 583
Frequently asked questions
About University High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at University High School?
University High School enrolls approximately 280 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does University High School serve?
University High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at University High School?
At University High School, the student body is approximately 36% White, 6% Hispanic, 51% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees University High School?
University High School is overseen by University Schools in Shelby County.
What county does University High School serve?
University High School serves Shelby County in TN.
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