STEM School Chattanooga

Summary:

STEM School Chattanooga is a public high school serving 279 students in grades 9-12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which is part of the Hamilton County school district.

STEM School Chattanooga consistently ranks among the top high schools in Tennessee, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in academic performance, with 71.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Biology I, compared to 46.7% in Hamilton County and 40% statewide. STEM School Chattanooga also stands out for its strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including ranking 5th out of 348 Tennessee high schools for male students and 16th out of 225 high schools for African American students, both with 5-star ratings. This suggests that the school is effectively serving the needs of all its students, regardless of their background.

STEM School Chattanooga is located in close proximity to other high-performing schools in the Chattanooga area, such as Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper and Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State. This proximity and the similar high-performing profiles of these schools suggest that the Chattanooga area has a strong educational ecosystem that supports the success of its students, and there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices that could benefit all the students in the area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4501 Amnicola HWY
       Chattanooga, TN  37406


(423) 531-6270

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,304 Help


Feeder schools for STEM School Chattanooga:

Elementary:    Allen Elementary School
    Alpine Crest Elementary School
    Apison Elementary School
    Barger Academy of Fine Arts
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Middle:    Brown Middle School
    Dalewood Middle School
    East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
    East Ridge Middle School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details STEM School Chattanooga ranks better than 94.4% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 16 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 87.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at STEM School Chattanooga 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 STEM School Chattanooga has the largest high school student body size in the Hamilton County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at STEM School Chattanooga is $11,304. 13 high schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

STEM School Chattanooga:

SchoolDigger ranks STEM School Chattanooga 22nd of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See STEM School Chattanooga in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 STEM School Chattanooga

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Rank History for all students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 69.39 73rd 300 75.7%
2016 54.91 142nd 351 59.5%
2017 87.10 8th 273 97.1%
2018 72.17 50th 341 85.3%
2019 82.03 26th 342 92.4%
2021 91.02 7th 347 98.0%
2022 87.80 13th 358 96.4%
2023 85.60 24th 384 93.8%
2024 87.29 22nd 392 94.4%
See the entire list of Tennessee High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.44 44th 308 85.7%
2019 73.15 29th 302 90.4%
2021 71.11 33rd 317 89.6%
2022 69.43 46th 322 85.7%
2023 74.98 27th 330 91.8%
2024 89.50 11th 337 96.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.49 55th 337 83.7%
2021 81.96 23rd 340 93.2%
2022 82.22 25th 350 92.9%
2023 76.26 39th 366 89.3%
2024 82.58 29th 365 92.1%
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Rank History for Male students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.61 22nd 329 93.3%
2021 92.62 4th 332 98.8%
2022 91.58 9th 349 97.4%
2023 87.08 21st 359 94.2%
2024 89.54 16th 366 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.56 62nd 199 68.8%
2019 65.18 32nd 187 82.9%
2021 89.33 4th 208 98.1%
2022 62.68 41st 222 81.5%
2023 82.14 20th 239 91.6%
2024 74.84 32nd 240 86.7%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.42 61st 180 66.1%
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Rank History for White students at STEM School Chattanooga

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.70 40th 307 87.0%
2019 87.39 21st 301 93.0%
2021 90.30 6th 306 98.0%
2022 88.05 15th 312 95.2%
2023 90.24 11th 325 96.6%
2024 91.02 11th 326 96.6%
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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.

STEM School Chattanooga Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for STEM School Chattanooga

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 34 33 1 5 0 0 0 0 73
2014 74 47 2 7 1 0 2 0 133
2015 117 57 1 12 1 0 3 0 191
2016 171 65 3 17 1 0 6 0 263
2017 188 58 8 14 3 0 7 0 278
2018 178 66 8 15 2 0 7 0 276
2019 175 60 12 21 1 0 9 0 278
2020 168 53 13 29 1 0 16 0 280
2021 167 54 11 27 0 0 24 0 283
2022 166 51 13 27 0 0 20 0 277
2023 155 48 10 31 0 0 35 0 279

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 STEM School Chattanooga

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 73 6.0 12.1 54.8
2014 133 9.0 14.7 48.9
2015 191 15.0 12.7 40.8
2016 263 16.0 16.4 33.5
2017 278 16.3 17.0 n/a
2018 276 17.0 16.2 n/a
2019 278 15.9 17.4 n/a
2020 280 19.0 14.7 28.9
2021 283 18.5 15.2 n/a
2022 277 18.0 15.3 n/a
2023 279 17.0 16.4 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 STEM School Chattanooga

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 73 6.0 12.1 54.8
2014 133 9.0 14.7 48.9
2015 191 15.0 12.7 40.8
2016 263 16.0 16.4 33.5
2017 278 16.3 17.0 n/a
2018 276 17.0 16.2 n/a
2019 278 15.9 17.4 n/a
2020 280 19.0 14.7 28.9
2021 283 18.5 15.2 n/a
2022 277 18.0 15.3 n/a
2023 279 17.0 16.4 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for STEM School Chattanooga

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $388 (4.3%) $8,661 (95.1%) $9,110
2020 $389 (4.0%) $9,214 (95.6%) $9,642
2021 $745 (7.3%) $9,459 (92.4%) $10,234
2022 $1,468 (13.2%) $9,600 (86.6%) $11,081
2023 $1,358 (12.0%) $9,921 (87.8%) $11,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on STEM School Chattanooga

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 342 High schoolsRanks 24th of 384 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (STEM School Chattanooga)31.130.2
 0.9%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (STEM School Chattanooga)65.874.3
 8.5%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade Geometry (STEM School Chattanooga)84.686.2
 1.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)66.260.1
 6.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (STEM School Chattanooga)52.982.1
 29.2%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)51.858.4
 6.6%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.747.7
 1%
10th Grade English II (STEM School Chattanooga)62.788.1
 25.4%
   10th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4159.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (STEM School Chattanooga)36.135
 1.1%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
11th Grade Algebra II (STEM School Chattanooga)2018.9
 1.1%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)13.416.9
 3.5%
   11th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)17.716.8
 0.9%
All Grades Algebra I (STEM School Chattanooga)31.130.2
 0.9%
   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 (STEM School Chattanooga)41.447.8
 6.4%
   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 (STEM School Chattanooga)65.874.3
 8.5%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (STEM School Chattanooga)62.788.1
 25.4%
   All Grades English II (Hamilton County)38.356.5
 18.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (STEM School Chattanooga)56.556.5
   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 Students278279
 0.4%
African American6048
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic2131
 47.6%
Pacific Islander00
White175155
 11.4%
Two or More Races935
 288.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about STEM School Chattanooga

Yes. STEM School Chattanooga ranks in the top 5.6% of Tennessee high schools.

STEM School Chattanooga is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allen Elementary School
Elementary : Alpine Crest Elementary School
Elementary : Apison Elementary School
Elementary : Barger Academy of Fine Arts
Elementary : Battle Academy for Teaching and Learning
Elementary : Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
Elementary : Big Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Elementary : Clifton Hills Elementary School
Elementary : Daisy Elementary School
Elementary : DuPont Elementary School
Elementary : East Brainerd Elementary School
Elementary : East Lake Elementary School
Elementary : East Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Elementary : Hardy Elementary School
Elementary : Harrison Elementary School
Elementary : Hixson Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Elementary : Lookout Valley Elementary School
Elementary : McConnell Elementary School
Elementary : Middle Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Nolan Elementary School
Elementary : Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Elementary : North Hamilton County Elementary School
Elementary : Ooltewah Elementary School
Elementary : Orchard Knob Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bank Elementary School
Elementary : Rivermont Elementary School
Elementary : Snow Hill Elementary School
Elementary : Soddy Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Thrasher Elementary School
Elementary : Tommie F. Brown Academy
Elementary : Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Westview Elementary School
Elementary : Wolftever Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Woodmore Elementary School
Middle : Brown Middle School
Middle : Dalewood Middle School
Middle : East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Middle : East Ridge Middle School
Middle : Hixson Middle School
Middle : Hunter Middle School
Middle : Loftis Middle School
Middle : Ooltewah Middle School
Middle : Orchard Knob Middle School
Middle : Red Bank Middle School
Middle : Soddy Daisy Middle School
Middle : Tyner Middle Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended STEM School Chattanooga.

Students at STEM School Chattanooga are 56% White, 17% African American, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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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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