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#1691 of 1,786 schools in TN
Chattanooga Preparatory School
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County charter high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3809, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Math 22% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga Preparatory School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga Preparatory School 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$53,585
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences UpperEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 733 | Compare → |
| The Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #78 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 Preparatory School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga Preparatory School
Chattanooga Preparatory School is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 474 students in grades 6th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,691 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga Preparatory School
What grades does Chattanooga Preparatory School serve?
Chattanooga Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Chattanooga Preparatory School?
Chattanooga Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Preparatory School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga Preparatory School rank in TN?
Chattanooga Preparatory School ranks #1,691 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga Preparatory School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Chattanooga Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Chattanooga Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chattanooga Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 602-7737
- Area population (ZIP 37404)
- 13,883
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 37404; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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