The School

In 2004, City University School of Liberal Arts was founded with the mission of preparing its students with the necessary skills to be twenty-first-century scholars and citizens. From the humble beginnings of 63 scholars to becoming a Tennessee Reward School.

To ensure its mission, City University School of Liberal Arts fosters an academically rigorous learning environment that is supportive of all scholars and their pursuits of post-secondary education. Our curriculum enables and empowers scholars with the ability to achieve success in any environment.

The Curriculum

Our small college preparatory high school was created with a liberal arts core. 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:

College Acceptance and Matriculation

May 2018 marked the tenth anniversary of the first graduating class. City University has a 100% college acceptance rate. Our commitment to college preparation has produced more graduates accepted to college than any other charter school in the state of Tennessee. City University scholars have garnered scholarships and acceptances to colleges and universities all over the United States.

City University scholars have been awarded over $100 million in scholarships since 2008. 27 scholars have been individually awarded $1 million in scholarships. City University scholars attend many of Tennessee’s colleges and universities, but scholars also receive offers from New York University, Wabash, Amherst, St. Louis University, Boston University, Ithaca College, University of California, Morehouse, Spelman and others.