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97% Graduation Rate
100% College Acceptance Rate
100% ACT Participation Rate
1600+ Students Enrolled
Top 10 ACT Composite Score in MSCS

Our Mission

Each student is empowered to succeed in college and career by:

Mastering a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum,
Experiencing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment,
Receiving individual academic, social, and emotional support,
Working alongside families and community partners.

Colors: Blue, Red, White | Mascot: Eagle | Motto: Soaring to Excellence

S: Service | O: Opportunity | A: Achievement | R: Responsibility

Summer Law Internship Program

The Summer Law Intern Program provides diverse high school students the opportunity to experience the daily legal workplace of private law firms, corporate law divisions or governmental agencies. Interns are required to work a total of 60 hours during the summer program.

Since 2007, the Memphis Bar Association has sponsored the Summer Law Intern Program, which seeks to develop and nurture an interest in the legal profession among young people from underrepresented groups. Students accepted into the program are placed in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies. Upon successful completion of the internship, they will receive a $500 stipend.

NOW ACCEPTING 2025-2026 Applications

TN College Application & Exploration Month

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has also partnered with TN higher education institutions to provide college application instructional videos. These videos walk students step-by-step through each college’s application process. Use this video link to access the playlist of the colleges and university instructional videos

NOW ACCEPTING 2024-2025 Applications

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Principal's Message

It is with great excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the new Principal of Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Secondary. I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with high performing students, extremely dedicated staff and a supportive parent and school community. Along with teachers and staff, I will work hard to build upon the excellence of our young scholars. My official start date is July 31st, however I can be reached by email at [email protected].

I have been dedicated to the field of education for more than ten years. I have worked with students ranging in age from Kindergarten through 12th grade and higher education in a variety of roles. I have been a grade level chair, middle and high school classroom teacher, building testing coordinator, adjunct professor, Assistant Principal, Principal K-8 in the Memphis area.

This year we will renew our commitment to excellence in all that we do, with a resolute expectation that all students can learn and succeed. We will continue to provide students with opportunities to address academic deficiencies, to build numeracy and literacy skills, to be college or work force prepared, and to have the opportunity to participate in advanced academic classes. The MSE Cordova Eagles family will commit to continuous improvement in all aspects of our organization.

My initial goals are two-fold: a strong school culture and instructional leadership to move every student each day towards career and college readiness. We will focus on the skills our students need to be successful in school, on tests for careers and college, as well as the rapidly changing job market.

I look forward to working with the Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Eagles teachers, staff and community to ensure that we have a safe and very productive 2023-2024 school year together.

Educationally yours,

Raymond Bradford Jr.

Mr. Raymond Bradford Jr.,EDS

Principal

Memphis School of Excellence Cordova Secondary

E-Mail: [email protected]

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