Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State's student population of 131 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State is 0.47, 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
#6 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State's ranking?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State is ranked #6 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State often compared to?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga Stateis often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper, Stem School Chattanooga by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State?
131 students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State offer ?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State part of?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State is part of Hamilton County School District.
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