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Christian Brothers High School

Christian Brothers High School is an independent Catholic high school in Memphis, Tennessee for young men in grades 9 through 12. We are a community, inclusive of all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, working together to achieve a shared mission steeped in Lasallian tradition: To give a human and Christian education to the young and to promote peace and justice, with a commitment to the service of the poor.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,450
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 6 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Christian Brothers High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1871
Colors
Purple, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
735 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Christian Brothers High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
Advanced Courses
ArtBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryComputer Science A
Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language & Composition
English Literature & CompositionFrench
Human GeographyLatin
MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics
Modern European HistoryPhysics 1
Physics CSpanish
US Government & PoliticsUS History
World History
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Dress shirt and tie with a haircut that cannot cover your eyes or ears

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 6 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
includes tuition and fees
% on Financial Aid
46%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Lauren Volpe
Admissions Associate
Natasha Sublette

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
38 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ALLIES ClubAnime Club
Art ClubBBQ Club
Bridge BuildersBrothers in Government
Brothers In LawChess Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubEsports Club
Facing History and Ourselves Student LeadershipHonor Council
Hunters for the HungryInvestment Club
Jewish Student UnionJunior Classical League
Key ClubKnowledge Bowl
Lasallian YouthModel UN
Ping Pong ClubRobotics Team
ROTC ClubSasquatch Club
Science OlympiadSpanish Club
Student AmbassadorsStudent Government
Technology ClubThespian Society
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
Theatre


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing ClubIntramural Sports
Mountain BikingPickleball

School Notes

  • School Motto: Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
  • School Mascot: Wavey
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christian Brothers High School cost?
Christian Brothers High School's tuition is approximately $17,450 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christian Brothers High School?
The acceptance rate of Christian Brothers High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Christian Brothers High School offer?
Christian Brothers High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Christian Brothers High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Christian Brothers High School's ranking?
Christian Brothers High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Christian Brothers High School?
The application deadline for Christian Brothers High School is Dec. 6 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 6 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,450
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 6 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Memphis, TN is $14,420 for elementary schools and $16,400 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Memphis, TN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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