Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The college is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Athletically, Chattanooga State is a member of Region VII of the NJCAA.
Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State's student population of 141 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
4 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State ranks within the top 5% of all 1,728 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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1728 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
37%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
6%
20%
White
73%
57%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
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 #32 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 The Arts And Sciences Upper, Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts, Stem School Chattanooga by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State?
141 students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State offer ?
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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