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Lookout Valley Middle / High School

High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN

A Hamilton County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 Lookout High ST, Chattanooga, TN 37419

  • Math 28% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.9% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation14.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Lookout Valley Middle / High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lookout Valley Middle / High 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$86,029

Median home value

$302,800

Median rent

$979/mo

College educated

47.6%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37419; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chattanooga Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–122.8 mi1,241Compare →
Scholze CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–123.2 mi6Compare →
The Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–123.2 mi1,501Compare →
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence HighCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–123.8 mi95Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#55 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

Lookout Valley Middle / High School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lookout Valley Middle / High School

Lookout Valley Middle / High School is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 332 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lookout Valley Middle / High School

What grades does Lookout Valley Middle / High School serve?

Lookout Valley Middle / High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lookout Valley Middle / High School?

Lookout Valley Middle / High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lookout Valley Middle / High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lookout Valley Middle / High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lookout Valley Middle / High School rank in TN?

Lookout Valley Middle / High School ranks #1,059 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Lookout Valley Middle / High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lookout Valley Middle / High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lookout Valley Middle / High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lookout Valley Middle / High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lookout Valley Middle / High School a charter school?

No, Lookout Valley Middle / High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lookout Valley Middle / High School a Title I school?

No, Lookout Valley Middle / High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 37419)
6,288
Area median age
46.2
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 37419; 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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