City University School of Independence

www.cityuniversityschool.org

Charter School 14 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

City University School of Independence (CUSI) is a public charter school located in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the City University Schools network, the institution is grounded in a college-preparatory mission that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of "scholars" rather than just students. The school focuses on creating a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare urban youth for success in higher education and professional careers.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a "classical" approach blended with modern instructional strategies, aiming to instill discipline and a strong work ethic. CUSI places significant emphasis on individualized attention, often utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized learning plans to help students meet high performance standards. By fostering a community-oriented culture, the school seeks to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and personal integrity necessary to navigate and contribute to the broader global society.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

2.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City University School of Independence
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	12
Two or More	1

Black
12 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (7.1 %)
Two or More
1 (7.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)775-2219
Website:	http://www.cityuniversityschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	14
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City University School of Independence
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	14

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City University School of Independence
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	12	85.7%
Male	2	14.3%

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