Excellent
#243 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
865 E 3rd ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
- Math 66% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper score 66% proficient, which is above 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 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some 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
$65,750
Median home value
$444,000
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37403; 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 | 0.8 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| The Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #17 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 School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 733 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
What grades does Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper serve?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper rank in TN?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper ranks #243 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 School for the Arts and Sciences Upper?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper a charter school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper a Title I school?
No, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (423) 498-6845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37403)
- 6,560
- Area median age
- 21.4
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 37403; 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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