Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, City University School Of Liberal Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City University School Of Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
City University School Of Liberal Arts's student population of 179 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Campus Size
11 acres
School Motto
To Discover, To Know, To Protect
School Rankings
City University School Of Liberal Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City University School Of Liberal Arts is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
90%
20%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City University School Of Liberal Arts's ranking?
City University School Of Liberal Arts is ranked #1448 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of City University School Of Liberal Arts?
The graduation rate of City University School Of Liberal Arts is 80-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend City University School Of Liberal Arts?
179 students attend City University School Of Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of City University School Of Liberal Arts students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does City University School Of Liberal Arts offer ?
City University School Of Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City University School Of Liberal Arts part of?
City University School Of Liberal Arts is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is City University School Of Liberal Arts located?
City University School Of Liberal Arts is located in the Whitehaven View neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Whitehaven View.
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