City University School Of Liberal Arts

1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
City University School Of Liberal Arts serves 254 students in grades 9-12.
City University School Of Liberal Arts placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (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:

School Overview

City University School Of Liberal Arts's student population of 254 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

City University School Of Liberal Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of City University School Of Liberal Arts is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
96%
22%
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White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1567 out of 1,721 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 28% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend City University School Of Liberal Arts?
254 students attend City University School Of Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of City University School Of Liberal Arts students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City University School Of Liberal Arts?
City University School Of Liberal Arts has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does City University School Of Liberal Arts offer ?
City University School Of Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City University School Of Liberal Arts part of?
City University School Of Liberal Arts is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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