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City University School of Independence
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1475 East Shelby DR, Memphis, TN 38116
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2016, reaching 29% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where City University School of Independence 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$44,663
Median home value
$125,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University School of Liberal ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Whitehaven HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,549 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Middle - BrownleeCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
City University School of Independence is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City University School of Independence
City University School of Independence is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 14 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City University School of Independence
What grades does City University School of Independence serve?
City University School of Independence serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend City University School of Independence?
City University School of Independence has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City University School of Independence?
The student-teacher ratio at City University School of Independence is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at City University School of Independence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City University School of Independence has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is City University School of Independence a charter school?
Yes, City University School of Independence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City University School of Independence a Title I school?
No, City University School of Independence is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 775-2219
- Area population (ZIP 38116)
- 41,393
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 38116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025, multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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