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Christian Brothers High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12

Memphis, TN

5900 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Tennessee
  • 89% of graduates go to four-year colleges

Christian Brothers High School is an independent Catholic school in Memphis, Tennessee, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 702 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Diocese of Memphis. The school reports that about 89% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
702
Teachers
58.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 89% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic high schools nationwide (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    854’11–12861’17–18761’19–20717’21–22702’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9173
    10185
    11175
    12169

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Black8%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Christian Brothers High School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Christian Brothers High School

    What grades does Christian Brothers High School serve?

    Christian Brothers High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Christian Brothers High School?

    About 702 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christian Brothers High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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