Crosstown High School

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Crosstown High School ranks 133 rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crosstown High School is a public charter high school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 473 students in grades 9-12 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district and the state of Tennessee in academic performance, ranking 97 out of 374 Tennessee high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crosstown High School's academic success is particularly notable among specific student subgroups, such as White students and Special Education students, who rank among the top schools in the state. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and efficient resource allocation, with spending per student decreasing from $15,699 in 2018-2019 to $13,537 in 2020-2021, suggest a personalized learning environment and effective use of resources. This strong academic performance is observed across diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, indicating the school's ability to cater to the unique needs of its learners.

While Crosstown High School's academic performance is generally stronger than nearby schools within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, such as Middle College High and Hollis F. Price Middle College, some nearby schools, like Medical District High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a healthy level of competition and collaboration within the local educational ecosystem. However, the school's performance among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has fluctuated, highlighting the ongoing challenge of addressing the educational needs of disadvantaged students and the importance of targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1365 Tower AVE
Memphis, TN 38104

(901) 401-5505

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,790

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 473

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.1%

White:

30.7%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crosstown High School ranks better than 66.1% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3^rd among 36 ranked high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crosstown High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Crosstown High School has the largest high school student body size in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crosstown High School is $17,790, which is the 6^th highest among 36 high schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crosstown High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crosstown High School 133^rd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Crosstown High School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crosstown High School

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Rank History for all students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.79	135^th	384	64.8%
2024	57.37	133^rd	392	66.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	44.97	67^th	151	55.6%
2023	86.83	6^th	154	96.1%
2024	61.69	34^th	183	81.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2021	53.88	101^st	317	68.1%
2022	61.95	69^th	322	78.6%
2023	24.91	265^th	330	19.7%
2024	35.67	221^st	337	34.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	56.35	110^th	337	67.4%
2021	48.12	150^th	340	55.9%
2022	52.38	136^th	350	61.1%
2023	53.84	144^th	366	60.7%
2024	58.91	118^th	365	67.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	83.95	25^th	329	92.4%
2021	39.15	199^th	332	40.1%
2022	47.95	149^th	349	57.3%
2023	54.40	129^th	359	64.1%
2024	53.50	142^nd	366	61.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	60.15	43^rd	187	77.0%
2021	38.85	116^th	208	44.2%
2022	41.50	112^th	222	49.5%
2023	35.71	141^st	239	41.0%
2024	46.58	105^th	240	56.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.85	30^th	202	85.1%
2024	54.10	71^st	209	66.0%

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Rank History for White students at Crosstown High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	75.30	48^th	301	84.1%
2021	71.70	38^th	306	87.6%
2022	75.28	39^th	312	87.5%
2023	77.49	39^th	325	88.0%
2024	80.72	38^th	326	88.3%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crosstown High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	54	79	4	5	7	149
2020	88	156	5	16	13	278
2021	119	225	6	28	21	399
2022	163	247	5	42	21	478
2023	145	256	2	49	21	473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crosstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	149	6.0	24.8	n/a
2020	278	6.0	46.3	n/a
2021	399	26.8	14.8	n/a
2022	478	31.5	15.1	n/a
2023	473	40.7	11.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crosstown High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	149	6.0	24.8	n/a
2020	278	6.0	46.3	n/a
2021	399	26.8	14.8	n/a
2022	478	31.5	15.1	n/a
2023	473	40.7	11.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crosstown High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$490 (3.1%)	$15,049 (95.9%)	$15,698
2020	$478 (3.2%)	$14,203 (95.7%)	$14,837
2021	$985 (7.3%)	$12,328 (91.1%)	$13,537
2022	$2,407 (15.1%)	$13,240 (83.0%)	$15,946
2023	$3,336 (18.8%)	$14,138 (79.5%)	$17,790

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crosstown High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English I (Crosstown High School)	44.7	42.5	2.2%
9th Grade English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17	18.8	1.8%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
All Grades English I (Crosstown High School)	44.7	42.5	2.2%
All Grades English I (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	16.5	18.5	2%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%
All Grades Geometry (Crosstown High School)	62.5	22.2	40.3%
All Grades Geometry (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	17.5	12.9	4.6%
All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)	33.9	28.6	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	473	217.4%
African American	79	256	224.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	5	49	880%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	54	145	168.5%
Two or More Races	7	21	200%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)				TNReady English Language Arts (2024)				TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)				TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)				TNReady Science (2024)				TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 12th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 9th Grade	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry 11th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crosstown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1365 Tower AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 401-5505	473	41	11.6		145 (30.7%)	256 (54.1%)	49 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	57.4	133^rd of 392 public high schools	66.1%		55.8	135^th of 384 public high schools	64.8%	2																47.8		47.4	18.3	17.9	66.7	20.4	29.2	60.0	28.6	33.1			39.6	39.6	56.3	56.3													$17,790	$3,336	$14,138
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High	Public, Charter	6-12	1254 Jefferson AVE	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 333-1580	593	51	11.5		4 (0.7%)	529 (89.2%)	43 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	18.7	330^th of 392 public high schools	15.8%		16.7	327^th of 384 public high schools	14.8%	3	7.7	9.0	20.2	12.4	7.6	16.7	10.1	11.2	8.1	7.8	16.7			5.0	40.0	20.6		25.6									8.1	6.1	15.7	15.7	45.5	45.1	18.8	7.2		8.9	17.4	26.9	19.1	20.8	23.3	35.9	24.7	27.6	$19,363	$4,389	$14,658
Compass Community School Midtown Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	61 N. McLean BLVD	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 276-1221	331	27	12.3		12 (3.6%)	115 (34.7%)	196 (59.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	33.2	263^rd of 392 public high schools	32.9%		27.6	289^th of 384 public high schools	24.7%	26									13.0	12.2		18.0		18.9													29.1	29.9	21.3	18.6	44.1	44.1		27.5		28.7									$15,949	$3,726	$11,908
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	306 S Bellevue Blvd	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(901) 416-4500	1,312	62	21.1		54 (4.1%)	1,093 (83.3%)	92 (7.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.6%)	20.3	324^th of 392 public high schools	17.3%		24	309^th of 384 public high schools	19.5%	15									6.8	6.8	34.0	8.4		12.0	64.3	14.3	36.4	29.7											22.9	22.2	40.5	39.6	38.5	5.9		8.4									$12,594	$2,441	$9,610
Medical District High School	Public	9-12	737 Union AVE	Memphis	38103	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	No	(901) 416-9698	99	10	10.2		1 (1.0%)	77 (77.8%)	17 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	80.8	38^th of 392 public high schools	90.3%		68.4	65^th of 384 public high schools	83.1%	27												47.2		45.2	53.3			53.3											50.0	50.0	80.0	80.0		54.2		50.0									$18,275	$2,186	$15,773
Manassas High	Public	9-12	1111 N Manassas St	Memphis	38107	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-3244	347	26	13.3		6 (1.7%)	324 (93.4%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	13.4	353^rd of 392 public high schools	9.9%		13.2	345^th of 384 public high schools	10.2%	8																13.0		13.0											6.5	6.5	26.4	25.3			17.0	12.7									$15,659	$3,167	$11,645
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2110 Howell AVE	Memphis	38108	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 791-9792	466	32	14.7		1 (0.2%)	420 (90.1%)	37 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	15.1	343^rd of 392 public high schools	12.5%		5.9	375^th of 384 public high schools	2.3%	32																		20.0											19.1	19.1	33.0	32.6	28.0	6.8		11.2									$17,743	$4,397	$13,030
B. T. Washington High	Public	6-12	715 S Lauderdale St	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7240	477	33	14.3		0 (0.0%)	464 (97.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	24.7	305^th of 392 public high schools	22.2%		23.6	314^th of 384 public high schools	18.2%	9					5.5				19.5	18.8		12.8	8.3	11.1																	14.0	13.2													$15,135	$2,840	$11,089
Middle College High	Public	9-12	750 E Parkway S	Memphis	38104	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-4550	311	19	16.2		6 (1.9%)	282 (90.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	82.5	34^th of 392 public high schools	91.3%		78.2	39^th of 384 public high schools	89.8%	5									33.9	33.3	80.0	34.7		50.6	81.0			79.1											64.3	64.3	82.0	82.0	66.7	41.9		49.4									$13,596	$2,206	$10,943
Hollis F. Price Middle College	Public	9-12	807 Walker Ave	Memphis	38126	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 435-1765	79	12	6.4		0 (0.0%)	73 (92.4%)	4 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	26.3	295^th of 392 public high schools	24.7%		30	276^th of 384 public high schools	28.1%	19									6.7	6.5	8.7			6.9	16.7			16.1											20.0	20.0	63.0	63.0			27.3	21.4									$22,919	$2,709	$19,895

Frequently Asked Questions about Crosstown High School

How many students attend Crosstown High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Crosstown High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crosstown High School?

Students at Crosstown High School are 54% African American, 31% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Crosstown High School a good school?

Crosstown High School ranks 133^rd of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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