Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

chscs.hcde.org

141 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State (HCCH) is a specialized public school located on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College. Designed for students who are ready to pursue higher education earlier than their peers, the school operates as an early college model. This unique partnership allows students to complete their high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning college credits, often graduating with an Associate’s degree or a significant number of transferable college credits by the time they finish their senior year.

The academic environment at HCCH is rigorous and intended for self-motivated students who thrive in a collegiate atmosphere. By immersing students in the Chattanooga State campus culture, the school fosters independence, time management, and professional maturity. Beyond academics, the program serves as a bridge to post-secondary success, significantly reducing the future cost of college tuition and providing students with a distinct advantage as they transition into four-year universities or the workforce.

141

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	14
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
103 (73.0%)
Hispanic
14 (9.9%)
Two or More
11 (7.8%)
Black
8 (5.7%)
Asian
5 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)697-4492
Website:	http://chscs.hcde.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	19
Grade 10	39
Grade 11	42
Grade 12	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	67	47.5%
Male	74	52.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)