STEM School Chattanooga
296 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
STEM School Chattanooga is a specialized public magnet school located on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is built upon a unique "STEM model" that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction. Rather than following a traditional lecture-based curriculum, students engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving, often collaborating with industry partners to address authentic challenges. This approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and technical proficiency, preparing students for success in the modern workforce and higher education.
The school is particularly notable for its integration with the local community and business sectors, frequently involving corporate mentors and experts in the classroom to guide student projects. By fostering an environment that blurs the lines between academic coursework and professional application, STEM School Chattanooga aims to provide a rigorous, forward-thinking education. It is an ideal environment for students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and who thrive in an active, inquiry-based learning atmosphere.
The school is particularly notable for its integration with the local community and business sectors, frequently involving corporate mentors and experts in the classroom to guide student projects. By fostering an environment that blurs the lines between academic coursework and professional application, STEM School Chattanooga aims to provide a rigorous, forward-thinking education. It is an ideal environment for students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and who thrive in an active, inquiry-based learning atmosphere.
296
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 54 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 34 |
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White170 (57.4%)
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Black54 (18.2%)
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Two or More34 (11.5%)
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Hispanic31 (10.5%)
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Asian7 (2.4%)
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: | No |
| District: | Hamilton County |
| Phone: | (423)531-6270 |
| Website: | http://www.stemschoolchattanooga.net/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 296 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
81
Grade 10
80
Grade 11
69
Grade 12
66
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 81 |
| Grade 10 | 80 |
| Grade 11 | 69 |
| Grade 12 | 66 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 114 | 38.5% |
| Male | 182 | 61.5% |
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