VERITAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Veritas College Preparatory is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 146 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Veritas College Preparatory has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Veritas College Preparatory, located on Dunn Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to preparing students in grades 5 through 8 for success in competitive high schools and beyond. The school operates with a focused mission to close the achievement gap in the Memphis community by providing a rigorous academic curriculum, high-quality instruction, and a disciplined, character-driven school culture. By emphasizing college readiness from an early age, Veritas aims to equip its students with the essential academic skills and intellectual habits necessary to excel in higher education.
Beyond academics, Veritas College Preparatory places a strong emphasis on community and personal accountability. The school utilizes a structured environment that prioritizes safety and mutual respect, fostering a community where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. By partnering closely with families and focusing on individualized growth, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders who are not only prepared for the demands of college but also capable of making meaningful contributions to their community.
For more information, contact Veritas College Preparatory at (901) 526-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
http://veritascollegeprep.org
VERITAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 146 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 146
- Teachers:
- 10
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 146 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VERITAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.3%
- White
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.