- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Memphis, TN
University High School
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470014810439
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #17 of 35
- high schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 96
- students enrolled
University High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #17 of 35 high schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools · Tennessee
NCES ID 470014810439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
University High School grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+86.5%).
Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 470014810439 · Memphis, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 16:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cordova High School (2,251 students)
University High School grew from 96 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+86.5%). Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
University High School 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 96
University High School
96 students
What this shows University High School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School compares
University High School is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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.
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 University High School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Germantown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwind High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehaven High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School'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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about University High School
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Memphis, TN. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does University High School rank among high schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #17 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 University High School, 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.