Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hamilton County Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hamilton County Virtual School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Chattanooga, TN, covering approximately 575.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 26.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hamilton County Virtual School's student population of 254 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
17 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County Virtual School is 0.58, 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
#1369 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
One Community. One Pride.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County Virtual School's ranking?
Hamilton County Virtual School is ranked #1369 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hamilton County Virtual School often compared to?
Hamilton County Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tennessee Online Public School, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Virtual School?
254 students attend Hamilton County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hamilton County Virtual School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hamilton County Virtual School offer ?
Hamilton County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Hamilton County Virtual School part of?
Hamilton County Virtual School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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