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Memphis University School

6191 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38119-0381 -

School Notes Overview:

Memphis University School is a college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and the development of well-rounded young men of strong moral character, consistent with the school's Christian tradition. Memphis University School is committed to high standards of academic performance, personal integrity, leadership, athletic accomplishment, and the transmission of Christian values. An MUS education is characterized by a vigorous curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas, and supportive teaching. Its objective is to instruct students in the basic skills and subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to cultivate the habits and techniques of learning and athletic accomplishment, and to instill in them the highest standards of morality and conduct. ...

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School Overview:

	Memphis University School
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
Year Founded	1893
County	Shelby County, TN
Student Body
Total Students	650 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	24%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 109 students
	Grade 8 - 125 students
	Grade 9 - 102 students
	Grade 10 - 103 students
	Grade 11 - 116 students
	Grade 12 - 95 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	78 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	58%
Average Class Size	17
Number of AP Courses	19
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Yearly Tuition Cost	$16,150
% on Financial Aid	26%
Head of School	Ellis Haguewood
Admissions Director	Daniel Kahalley

School Notes:

Memphis University School is a college preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence and the development of well-rounded young men of strong moral character, consistent with the school's Christian tradition. Memphis University School is committed to high standards of academic performance, personal integrity, leadership, athletic accomplishment, and the transmission of Christian values. An MUS education is characterized by a vigorous curriculum, a lively exchange of ideas, and supportive teaching. Its objective is to instruct students in the basic skills and subject matter of the humanities and sciences, to cultivate the habits and techniques of learning and athletic accomplishment, and to instill in them the highest standards of morality and conduct.
Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

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posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:00:00 am
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Friday's high school football playoff schedule (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 06:00:00 am
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (38119)	School Zip (38119)	(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,179 people	5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	18%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$56,925	$40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	32 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	65% / 35%