Very Good
#555 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 31% in state
Crosstown High School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1365 Tower AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
- Math 29% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Crosstown High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 37 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Crosstown 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$56,452
Median home value
$301,100
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Recovery CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Memphis Academy of Science Engineering Middle/highCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Compass Community School Midtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,300 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #43 of 202
- 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
Crosstown High School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crosstown High School
Crosstown High School is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
What's said publicly about Crosstown High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crosstown High School
What grades does Crosstown High School serve?
Crosstown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Crosstown High School?
Crosstown High School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosstown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosstown High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crosstown High School rank in TN?
Crosstown High School ranks #555 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Crosstown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crosstown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crosstown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosstown High School has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Crosstown High School a charter school?
Yes, Crosstown High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crosstown High School a Title I school?
No, Crosstown High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (901) 401-5505
- Area population (ZIP 38104)
- 22,925
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 38104; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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