Excellent
#5 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 1% in state
Stem School Chattanooga
High School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A Hamilton County high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4501 Amnicola HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37406
- Math 59% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stem School Chattanooga score 67% 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 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stem School Chattanooga 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 0Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga StateEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Berean AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 688 | 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
- #1 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
Stem School Chattanooga is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem School Chattanooga
Stem School Chattanooga is a public high school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
What's said publicly about Stem School Chattanooga
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem School Chattanooga
What grades does Stem School Chattanooga serve?
Stem School Chattanooga serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stem School Chattanooga?
Stem School Chattanooga has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem School Chattanooga?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem School Chattanooga is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem School Chattanooga rank in TN?
Stem School Chattanooga ranks #5 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Stem School Chattanooga's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem School Chattanooga has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Stem School Chattanooga?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem School Chattanooga has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Stem School Chattanooga a charter school?
No, Stem School Chattanooga is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem School Chattanooga a Title I school?
No, Stem School Chattanooga is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (423) 531-6270
- 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 · 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 37406; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025, multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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