Excellent
#244 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 14% in state
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A high school in Chattanooga, TN where students score 52 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4501 Amnicola HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Math 89% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 95% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 89% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$42,993
Median home value
$150,300
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
47.2%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37406; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem School ChattanoogaEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Berean AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 923 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #18 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
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 135 students in grades 9th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
What grades does Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State serve?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State rank in TN?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State ranks #244 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State 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 Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State a charter school?
No, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State a Title I school?
No, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 697-4492
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 37406)
- 12,867
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 37406; 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, 2014-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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