We prepare Memphis scholars to graduate life-ready and Lion-proud, with the academic foundation, character, and confidence to win in college, career, and life.
Too many students graduate without real college readiness, uncertain about their path and unprepared for the next chapter. As a tuition-free public charter school, we remove the financial barrier so every family in Memphis can access a rigorous, character-driven education. You chose Memphis because this is home. Now choose a school that prepares scholars to thrive here and beyond.
Most schools say they're college prep. Few can prove it. Your scholar deserves transcripts, dual enrollment credits, and advisors who know the path.
Academic pressure shouldn't cost your child their identity. Lions graduate with discipline, pride, and a compass pointing toward purpose.
Education is deeper than curriculum. It's the mentors, the culture, the family, and the kind of network that follows a Lion for life.
Why families choose City University Schools
in scholarships since 2008
each awarded $1M+ in offers
Our commitment since 2004 has been to prepare Memphis scholars for college, career, and life, a mission proven by the success of our alumni.
Our schools
Every campus is built around a singular mission: prepare scholars completely and launch Lions confidently.
Flagship College Preparatory High School
The flagship school built on a liberal arts core. Lions here graduate with the critical thinking, communication skills, and college credits to compete anywhere.
Public Charter Middle School
Memphis' public charter middle school for girls and boys. The foundation is laid here: study habits, character, and the scholar identity that carries scholars forward.
Small, Personalized High School
A small, personalized high school experience built on a liberal arts foundation. Scholars here get more attention, more support, and the same college-ready outcome.
The path forward
Three straightforward steps stand between your scholar and a City University Schools education.
Tour the campus, meet the faculty, and see what a City University Schools education looks and feels like in person.
Schedule your campus tourSubmit your application online. Our admissions team walks every family through each step with no guesswork and no gaps.
Start your applicationSecure your scholar's seat and join a community built around their success from day one.
Complete your enrollment
What success looks like
Not just a diploma, but acceptance letters, college credits, and the unshakeable belief that they are ready for whatever comes next.
Lions leave with transcripts, recommendations, and dual enrollment credits that open doors at universities across the country.
Over $200M awarded since 2008. Our alumni don't just get accepted, they get funded.
Lions come back as mentors, professionals, and community builders rooted in the Whitehaven they grew up in.
Enrollment is open. Tours are available now. Don’t wait to protect your scholar’s future.
