Overton High School, for instance, offers creative and performing arts classes. East High offers health sciences and engineering studies. Craigmont High specializes in college preparation for international studies. John P. Freeman School offers enriched academics and a college preparatory program. At Wooddale High's travel, aviation and tourism program, students can finish high school as certified pilots.
Optional programs are open to any Memphis resident who meets the requirements.
Space permitting, county residents are eligible but must pay tuition. Entrance requirements vary. Some require achievement test scores, good conduct and attendance records, and minimum grade point averages. For arts programs, students might have to audition or present portfolios. An optional schools fair is in November.