Overview

City University School of Independence (City Independence) is a small, innovative, college preparatory high school with a focus on educating independent thinkers and developing leaders. The school prepares scholars to be great not only as scholars but as citizens. 

City Independence blends a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with socially enriching opportunities, a life skills program and leadership development.

Academics

Created as a small, college preparatory high school, City Independence enables scholars to pursue their interests and goals while providing a strong foundation in the liberal arts. 

As a school within the City University Schools network, City Independence provides scholars with the best of both worlds—small size with network resources. Collaborating with City University School of Liberal Arts, City Independence prepares scholars for success in college, life, and leadership.

The freedom and flexibility of the City Independence curriculum creates exciting opportunities in and outside of the classroom. City Independence fosters an environment where scholars can dream and dare to achieve their full potential through a balance of autonomy, guidance, and support.

Curriculum

A City Independence education is designed to help scholars become lifelong learners by developing their capacities for self-development; for self-reflection about their aspirations, practices, and the world they live in.

A City Independence education is holistic dedicated to the total success of scholars—combining a liberal arts education with the scholar’s own exploration in preparation for college, life, and later leadership positions in Memphis and beyond.

The State of Tennessee requires all scholars to complete 22 credits of study. In addition to State requirements, scholars are required to take advanced mathematics, advanced science, and senior seminar. All senior scholars are required to present a senior portfolio, senior capstone and perform 120 community service hours.

Upon the completion of the graduation requirements, scholars will have accomplished the following: