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Hamilton County Virtual School vs. Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper

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School Overview

School
Hamilton County Virtual School
3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Hamilton County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 313 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
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 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). 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).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-12
Total Students
313 students
733 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton County Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton County Virtual School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton County Virtual School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Virtual School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1369 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#169 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton County Virtual School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
52%
(Top 20% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton County Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton County Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton County Virtual School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in TN)
≥95%
(Top 5% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton County Virtual School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper by grade.
Kindergarten Students
5
-
Grade 1 Students
10
-
Grade 2 Students
5
-
Grade 3 Students
15
-
Grade 4 Students
11
-
Grade 5 Students
12
-
Grade 6 Students
16
103
Grade 7 Students
14
97
Grade 8 Students
33
103
Grade 9 Students
23
110
Grade 10 Students
36
107
Grade 11 Students
54
107
Grade 12 Students
79
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton County Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton County Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton County Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton County Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton County Virtual School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton County Virtual School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
22%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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