University High School serves 96 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
University High School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of University High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
52%
21%
White
35%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend University High School?
96 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of University High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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