CITY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL GIRLS PREPARATORY

City University School Girls 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 97 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 3 teachers, City University School Girls Preparatory has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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.

City University School Girls Preparatory (CUSGP), located at 1475 E. Shelby Drive in Memphis, Tennessee, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education for young women. Operating under the City University Schools network, the institution emphasizes academic excellence, leadership development, and character formation. By focusing on a single-gender environment, the school aims to create a supportive, focused atmosphere that empowers students to excel in core academic subjects while preparing them for the demands of higher education.

The school’s pedagogical approach is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to succeed in university-level studies, regardless of their background. CUSGP incorporates a structured curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and personal responsibility. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a culture of community and mentorship, encouraging students to become active, engaged citizens. Through its commitment to a college-bound mission, City University School Girls Preparatory seeks to bridge educational gaps and provide its students with the tools necessary to compete and thrive in a global society.

For more information, contact City University School Girls Preparatory at (901) 775-2219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.