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#1552 of 1,786 schools in TN

Red Bank High School

High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN

A Hamilton County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

640 Morrison Springs RD, Chattanooga, TN 37415

  • Math 15% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$14,785
Chronic Absenteeism37.1%

Students at Red Bank High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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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The neighborhood

Where Red Bank 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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

$67,027

Median home value

$261,900

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 High School Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified8.56–123.0 mi688Compare →
Baylor SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private6–123.1 mi1,068Compare →
Berean AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–123.4 mi321Compare →
Stem School ChattanoogaEnrollment path unverified9.79–123.8 mi273Compare →

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
#72 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

Red Bank High School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Bank High School

Red Bank High School is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 819 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,552 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Bank High School

What grades does Red Bank High School serve?

Red Bank High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Bank High School?

Red Bank High School has an enrollment of approximately 819 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bank High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Bank High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Bank High School rank in TN?

Red Bank High School ranks #1,552 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Red Bank High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Bank High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Red Bank High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bank High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Red Bank High School a charter school?

No, Red Bank High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Bank High School a Title I school?

No, Red Bank High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
819
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.1%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 37415)
23,132
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
37.1
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 37415; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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