- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
City University School of Liberal Arts
Federal NCES profile for City University School of Liberal Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014802083Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City University School of Liberal Arts earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools.
- #34 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 179
- students enrolled
City University School of Liberal Arts has class sizes larger than 85% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City University School of Liberal Arts ranks #34 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014802083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
City University School of Liberal Arts shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 470014802083 · Memphis, TN High · SMALL · CHARTER
179 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
City University School of Liberal Arts shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
City University School of Liberal Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cordova High S
Cordova High School
2,251 students
- White Station
White Station High
2,046 students
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,719 students
- Southwind High
Southwind High
1,675 students
- Whitehaven Hig
Whitehaven High
1,509 students
- This school 179
City University School of Liberal Arts
179 students
What this shows City University School of Liberal Arts reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How City University School of Liberal Arts compares
City University School of Liberal Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, City University School of Liberal Arts is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Memphis-Shelby County Schools reports $13,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City University School of Liberal Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Station High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City University School of Liberal Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Memphis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
White Station High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwind High
Standard public school
1,675 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Whitehaven High
Standard public school
1,509 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Overton High
Standard public school
1,417 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kingsbury High
Standard public school
1,383 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Central High
Standard public school
1,331 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about City University School of Liberal Arts
How many students attend City University School of Liberal Arts?
City University School of Liberal Arts has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City University School of Liberal Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at City University School of Liberal Arts is 17.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City University School of Liberal Arts?
The largest demographic group at City University School of Liberal Arts is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City University School of Liberal Arts?
City University School of Liberal Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City University School of Liberal Arts rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, City University School of Liberal Arts ranks #34 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Memphis on the city page.
What other schools are in Memphis-Shelby County Schools?
Besides City University School of Liberal Arts, Memphis-Shelby County Schools also operates Cordova High School (2,251 students), White Station High (2,046 students), and Germantown High (1,719 students). See the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district page for the complete list.