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.
296
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEM School Chattanooga
Demographic Student Count
White170
Hispanic31
Black54
Asian7
Two or More34
  • White
    170 (57.4%)
  • Black
    54 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    34 (11.5%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (10.5%)
  • Asian
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STEM School Chattanooga
Grade Student Count
Grade 981
Grade 1080
Grade 1169
Grade 1266
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STEM School Chattanooga
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11438.5%
Male18261.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)