How do these schools compare?
| Metric | City University School Of Liberal Arts | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Memphis, TN | Memphis, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 179 | 476 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | City University School Of Liberal Arts | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,695 | $13,612 |
| District | Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Achievement School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | City University School Of Liberal Arts | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| African American | 89.9% | 93.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | City University School Of Liberal Arts | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1560:1 | 214:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.8% | 69.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.