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#218 of 284 private schools in TN

Christian Brothers High School

High School · Memphis, TN

A private high school in Memphis, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

5900 WALNUT GROVE RD, Memphis, TN 38120

  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment717
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Christian Brothers High School 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$119,309

Median home value

$421,500

Median rent

$1,552/mo

College educated

70.8%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.5%
Hispanic11.4%
Black7.9%
Two or More3.6%
Asian1.1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lausanne Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0PK–121.4 mi812Compare →
Margolin Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5PK–121.6 mi189Compare →
Memphis Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–101.9 mi47Compare →
Concord AcademyPrivate · tuition7.16–122.0 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Christian Brothers High School is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Christian Brothers High School

Christian Brothers High School is a private high school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 717 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Christian Brothers High School

What grades does Christian Brothers High School serve?

Christian Brothers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Christian Brothers High School?

Christian Brothers High School has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Brothers High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christian Brothers High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christian Brothers High School rank in TN?

Christian Brothers High School ranks #218 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Christian Brothers High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christian Brothers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christian Brothers High School a private school?

Yes, Christian Brothers High School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christian Brothers High School a religious school?

Christian Brothers High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
717
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Area population (ZIP 38120)
13,249
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
45
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38120; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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