Red Bank High School

Summary:

Red Bank High School is a public high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Hamilton County school district. With a declining student population of 824 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has a racially diverse student body, with White students making up the largest group at 40.41%.

Red Bank High School consistently underperforms compared to the Hamilton County and Tennessee state averages on standardized tests, with only 25.9% of students proficient or better in Biology I and 19% proficient or better in English I in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but generally been in the bottom half of Tennessee high schools, ranking 266 out of 374 in the 2023-2024 school year with a 1-star rating. The school struggles to support its African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, with these groups ranking in the bottom half of high schools statewide.

Compared to nearby schools like Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper and Signal Mountain Middle/High School, which consistently rank in the top 25 high schools in the state, Red Bank High School is clearly underperforming. The school's challenges may be partly attributed to its high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, which can present unique obstacles in terms of access to resources and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 640 Morrison Springs RD
       Chattanooga, TN  37415


(423) 874-1900

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,254 Help


Feeder schools for Red Bank High School:

Elementary:    Alpine Crest Elementary School
    Normal Park Museum Magnet School
    Red Bank Elementary School
Middle:    Red Bank Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.0%
African American:
27.0%
Hispanic:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Red Bank High School ranks worse than 80.4% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 18th among 22 ranked high schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Red Bank High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Red Bank High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (27%), Hispanic (19.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Red Bank High School is 16.2. 14 high schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Red Bank High School is $12,254. 11 high schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Red Bank High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Bank High School 315th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Red Bank High School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Red Bank High School

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Rank History for all students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 21.19 244th 267 8.6%
2011 41.96 198th 273 27.5%
2012 35.18 214th 269 20.4%
2013 40.06 222nd 285 22.1%
2014 28.75 257th 296 13.2%
2015 32.24 258th 300 14.0%
2016 31.89 259th 351 26.2%
2017 63.54 60th 273 78.0%
2018 31.73 246th 341 27.9%
2019 29.78 255th 342 25.4%
2021 40.16 202nd 347 41.8%
2022 37.58 219th 358 38.8%
2023 31.56 268th 384 30.2%
2024 22.55 315th 392 19.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.04 50th 159 68.6%
2021 25.43 106th 125 15.2%
2022 25.98 127th 151 15.9%
2023 75.31 13th 154 91.6%
2024 21.77 160th 183 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 226th 308 26.6%
2019 34.54 204th 302 32.5%
2021 52.17 114th 317 64.0%
2022 41.55 171st 322 46.9%
2023 38.58 199th 330 39.7%
2024 31.11 246th 337 27.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.56 235th 337 30.3%
2021 42.27 183rd 340 46.2%
2022 39.70 209th 350 40.3%
2023 39.22 220th 366 39.9%
2024 28.32 271st 365 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.27 266th 329 19.1%
2021 42.23 172nd 332 48.2%
2022 36.57 208th 349 40.4%
2023 30.13 253rd 359 29.5%
2024 20.13 306th 366 16.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.73 142nd 199 28.6%
2019 41.59 91st 187 51.3%
2021 39.83 112th 208 46.2%
2022 31.48 151st 222 32.0%
2023 29.02 171st 239 28.5%
2024 28.46 164th 240 31.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 127th 159 20.1%
2019 18.51 136th 153 11.1%
2021 28.15 132nd 180 26.7%
2022 36.78 120th 189 36.5%
2023 32.44 140th 202 30.7%
2024 21.68 183rd 209 12.4%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Red Bank High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.48 193rd 307 37.1%
2019 33.15 213th 301 29.2%
2021 42.98 163rd 306 46.7%
2022 52.14 115th 312 63.1%
2023 45.37 157th 325 51.7%
2024 30.32 240th 326 26.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Red Bank High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1308 59 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1384
1989 1282 68 18 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 1372
1990 1296 80 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1395
1991 1268 69 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1350
1992 1299 71 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1383
1993 1429 80 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1519
1994 1421 81 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1518
1995 1353 101 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1468
1996 1353 101 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1468
1997 1300 86 10 8 3 n/a n/a -7 1400
1998 1248 55 15 8 2 n/a n/a -1 1327
1999 1143 94 17 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1266
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1379 1379
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1222 1222
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1254 1254
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1254 1254
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1270 1270
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1283 1283
2006 841 225 20 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1119
2007 822 239 21 29 6 n/a n/a 0 1117
2008 805 264 27 35 6 n/a n/a 0 1137
2009 651 249 25 48 2 n/a n/a 0 975
2010 570 239 24 44 3 n/a n/a 0 880
2011 531 240 19 32 4 0 1 0 827
2012 478 226 17 49 7 1 0 0 778
2013 450 216 18 60 3 1 1 0 749
2014 438 205 7 66 1 2 3 0 722
2015 442 211 3 85 0 2 6 0 749
2016 452 211 10 91 0 0 7 0 771
2017 482 197 8 111 1 1 6 0 806
2018 447 201 13 137 3 0 8 0 809
2019 419 194 13 149 0 0 36 0 811
2020 383 175 11 153 1 0 57 0 780
2021 363 196 14 151 1 1 68 0 794
2022 345 198 13 164 0 0 78 0 798
2023 333 232 15 166 0 0 78 0 824
2024 336 221 12 163 2 0 85 0 819

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Red Bank High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1384 68.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1372 68.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1395 68.0 20.5 n/a
1991 1350 68.0 19.8 n/a
1992 1383 68.0 20.3 n/a
1993 1519 68.0 22.3 n/a
1994 1518 74.0 20.5 n/a
1995 1468 74.0 19.8 n/a
1996 1468 74.0 19.8 n/a
1997 1400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1327 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1266 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1379 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1222 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1254 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1254 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1270 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1119 69.0 16.2 n/a
2007 1117 82.9 13.5 36
2008 1137 73.9 15.4 34.7
2009 975 74.5 13.1 45.2
2010 880 70.3 12.5 53.6
2011 827 60.7 13.6 58
2012 778 56.0 13.8 68.6
2013 749 51.6 14.5 68.1
2014 722 50.0 14.4 65.4
2015 749 52.0 14.4 77.3
2016 771 54.0 14.2 86
2017 806 47.5 16.9 n/a
2018 809 48.9 16.5 n/a
2019 811 46.9 17.2 n/a
2020 780 51.0 15.2 n/a
2021 794 53.5 14.8 n/a
2022 798 53.5 14.9 n/a
2023 824 54.0 15.2 n/a
2024 819 50.5 16.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Red Bank High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1384 68.0 20.3 n/a
1989 1372 68.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1395 68.0 20.5 n/a
1991 1350 68.0 19.8 n/a
1992 1383 68.0 20.3 n/a
1993 1519 68.0 22.3 n/a
1994 1518 74.0 20.5 n/a
1995 1468 74.0 19.8 n/a
1996 1468 74.0 19.8 n/a
1997 1400 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1327 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1266 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 1379 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1222 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1254 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1254 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1270 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1119 69.0 16.2 n/a
2007 1117 82.9 13.5 36
2008 1137 73.9 15.4 34.7
2009 975 74.5 13.1 45.2
2010 880 70.3 12.5 53.6
2011 827 60.7 13.6 58
2012 778 56.0 13.8 68.6
2013 749 51.6 14.5 68.1
2014 722 50.0 14.4 65.4
2015 749 52.0 14.4 77.3
2016 771 54.0 14.2 86
2017 806 47.5 16.9 n/a
2018 809 48.9 16.5 n/a
2019 811 46.9 17.2 n/a
2020 780 51.0 15.2 n/a
2021 794 53.5 14.8 n/a
2022 798 53.5 14.9 n/a
2023 824 54.0 15.2 n/a
2024 819 50.5 16.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Red Bank High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $702 (6.9%) $8,987 (87.7%) $10,242
2020 $699 (6.3%) $9,833 (88.8%) $11,068
2021 $988 (8.7%) $9,935 (87.8%) $11,320
2022 $1,591 (13.4%) $9,755 (82.4%) $11,842
2023 $1,257 (10.3%) $10,429 (85.1%) $12,254

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Red Bank High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 342 High schoolsRanks 268th of 384 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Red Bank High School)147.1
 6.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Red Bank High School)21.727.6
 5.9%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (Red Bank High School)57.446.7
 10.7%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)66.260.1
 6.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (Red Bank High School)53.651.7
 1.9%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)51.858.4
 6.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (Red Bank High School)31.551.5
 20%
   10th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4159.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (Red Bank High School)8.611.8
 3.2%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (Red Bank High School)22.36.3
 16%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)13.416.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
12th Grade Algebra II (Red Bank High School)13.312.5
 0.8%
   12th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)1.76.5
 4.8%
   12th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)4.55.1
 0.6%
All Grades Algebra I (Red Bank High School)12.47.6
 4.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (Red Bank High School)32.913.9
 19%
   All Grades Algebra II (Hamilton County)25.827.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades English I (Red Bank High School)2026.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Red Bank High School)28.950.6
 21.7%
   All Grades English II (Hamilton County)38.356.5
 18.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (Red Bank High School)19.916.9
 3%
   All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County)32.731.2
 1.5%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students811824
 1.6%
African American194232
 19.6%
American Indian00
Asian1315
 15.4%
Hispanic149166
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White419333
 20.5%
Two or More Races3678
 116.7%


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Students at Red Bank High School are 41% White, 27% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Red Bank High School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Tennessee high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 819 students attended Red Bank High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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