City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
86 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
86
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Black | 84 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Black84 (97.7 %)
-
Two or More2 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle 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://cityuniversityschool.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 86 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
31
Grade 8
29
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 26 |
| Grade 7 | 31 |
| Grade 8 | 29 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 85 | 98.8% |
| Male | 1 | 1.2% |
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