University High School serves 280 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
University High School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of University High School is 0.60, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
52%
20%
White
36%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend University High School?
280 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of University High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of University Schools.
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