High School | Cooper Yeshiva of the South

GRADES 9–12

TWO SCHOOLS. ONE COMMUNITY.

The Cooper Yeshiva of the South is made up of two divisions: Cooper Yeshiva High School for Boys and the Goldie Margolin School for Girls. Together, they provide a unique educational atmosphere where the warmth of a small school meets the inspiration of religious growth and academic excellence.

We strive to develop and cultivate the talents of each student while igniting their natural enthusiasm to learn. Analytical skills are taught side by side with skills for life. Using contemporary methodology, we provide our students with a rigorous secular education combined with an authentic, uplifting immersion in the world of Torah study.

Located at the center of Memphis's vibrant Jewish community, the Cooper Yeshiva of the South instills in its students a value of communal responsibility and a love for Israel. Our graduates go on to top universities, yeshivot, and seminaries across the country and in Israel.

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OUR DIVISIONS

COOPER YESHIVA & GOLDIE MARGOLIN

Cooper Yeshiva High School for Boys

Cooper Yeshiva provides a unique blend of rigorous college preparatory classes and serious text-based Judaic Studies. Permeated with an unrivaled sense of community and camaraderie, our boys program serves young Jewish men who seek to learn and build community together.

Boys participate in chesed trips, weekly nights of learning, the annual Steak Dinner, and more. The Cooper Yeshiva includes the Irby and Bernice Cooper Beit Midrash, science lab, library, and a student lounge.

Goldie Margolin School for Girls

Students at the Goldie Margolin School spend their mornings in college-preparatory general studies, then immerse in Judaic content each afternoon. Torah Studies classes provide forums for thoughtful discussions about growing in relationship with G-d and living as a Jewish woman.

Twice-weekly chesed trips, semi-annual overnight retreats, and a separate Beit Midrasha/library create close-knit bonds and lasting friendships. The GMSG campus is located within walking distance of the main campus facilities.

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

LIFE AT CYOS

Torah Study

Daily learning in Gemara, Halacha, Chumash, and Jewish philosophy. Students participate in chavruta learning, night seder, and Chidon HaTanach.

College Prep

Honors courses, AP classes, and individualized college guidance. Our college counselor, Marie Occhiogrosso, supports students from college search through enrollment.

Israel Connection

Students build bonds with Israeli schlichim from Bat Ami and Kollel Torah MiTzion programs. Most graduates spend a meaningful gap year in Israel.

Dormitory Program

Students from across the country join our community as boarding students. Our dorms are staffed by mentors who provide guidance, support, and a true home away from home.

Chesed

High school students complete at least 18 community service hours per year through partnerships with organizations like Better Together, Special Olympics, and NECHAMA.

Student Leadership

Student Government, Model UN, Mock Trial, Yearbook, Newspaper, and a robust mentoring program provide leadership opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO

100% of MHA-CYOS graduates attend colleges or universities. Many pursue a meaningful gap year at yeshivot and seminaries in Israel before beginning their university studies.

Universities

Our graduates attend top universities across the country, prepared academically and personally for the challenges and opportunities of higher education.

Yeshivot & Seminaries

Our seniors apply to the finest yeshivot and seminaries in Israel and the United States, continuing their Torah growth beyond high school.