The Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences is a K–12 magnet school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was opened in 1986 in the former Wyatt Hall building which was used as a high school until 1983. The building was designed in Georgian Revival style by Reuben H. Hunt, a Chattanooga architect.
Serving 733 students in grades 6-12, Chattanooga School For The 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 50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For The 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper's student population of 733 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper 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 Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
29%
21%
White
53%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper's ranking?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper is ranked #165 out of 1,761 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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper?
The graduation rate of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper?
733 students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper offer ?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper part of?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper is part of Hamilton County School District.
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