Serving 649 students in grades 6-12, Chatt High Center For Creative Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts's student population of 649 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
15%
21%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatt High Center For Creative Arts's ranking?
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is ranked #115 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chatt High Center For Creative Arts often compared to?
Chatt High Center For Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chatt High Center For Creative Arts?
The graduation rate of Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chatt High Center For Creative Arts?
649 students attend Chatt High Center For Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chatt High Center For Creative Arts students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chatt High Center For Creative Arts?
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chatt High Center For Creative Arts offer ?
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Chatt High Center For Creative Arts part of?
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Chatt High Center For Creative Arts located?
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is located in the Northshore neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northshore.
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