Our Story
Born From a Community Need
In early 2018, the Diocese of Memphis announced the closing of 10 schools throughout the City of Memphis, leaving over 1,700 students and 200 employees without a school to call home.
How It Started
From Closing Doors to Opening New Ones
Compass Today
Serving Over 1,450 Students Across Six Campuses
Today, Compass serves over 1,450 students throughout our six campuses. Our student population is diverse. The majority of our student body consists of Latino and African American students, and 67% of our students come from homes where English is not the primary language.
Economically, we are not so diverse. In Memphis, where 45% of all children live in poverty, 95% of our families are from the urban Memphis area, and 77% are from zip codes with the lowest median household income (below $42,100) in Shelby County. Additionally, 35% of Compass students receive English language services (ELL), and another 9% receive special education services (SPED).
67%
of students come from homes where English is not the primary language
95%
of families are from the urban Memphis area
77%
are from Shelby County’s lowest-income zip codes
35%
of students receive English language services (ELL)
