Serving 659 students in grades 6-12, Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper 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 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
27%
21%
White
55%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper's ranking?
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper is ranked #165 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper?
The graduation rate of Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper?
659 students attend Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper?
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper offer ?
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper part of?
Chattanooga School For Arts And Sciences Upper is part of Hamilton County School District.
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