Excellent
#169 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 Dallas RD, Chattanooga, TN 37405
- Math 74% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 19 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,850
Median home value
$416,900
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Scholze CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Baylor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences UpperEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 733 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #13 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 688 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
What grades does Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts serve?
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts?
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts rank in TN?
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts ranks #169 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts a charter school?
No, Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (423) 498-7365
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37405)
- 18,535
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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