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University High School
High School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
330 Innovation DR, Memphis, TN 38152
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.
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Where University High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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)
College educated
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| White Station HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,935 | Compare → |
| Melrose HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- 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
University High School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High School
University High School is a public high school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 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 50% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High School
What grades does University High School serve?
University High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 12.8:1. 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 University High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High School has 50% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is University High School a charter school?
No, University High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High School a Title I school?
No, University High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 678-4200
- Area population (ZIP 38152)
- 506
- Area median age
- 19.7
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 38152; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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