Ivy Academy Inc.

Charter School 487 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Ivy Academy is a public charter school located in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, that distinguishes itself through a unique, nature-based curriculum. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school emphasizes environmental stewardship and outdoor learning by utilizing the surrounding natural landscape—including the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy—as an extension of its traditional classroom. This hands-on approach is designed to foster both academic achievement and a lifelong appreciation for ecology, biology, and environmental science.

Beyond its focus on the environment, Ivy Academy operates with a mission to cultivate a supportive, small-school community where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. The school’s academic program is rigorous and aligns with state standards, but it distinguishes itself by integrating project-based learning and service-oriented initiatives. By blending experiential education with college-preparatory coursework, Ivy Academy aims to prepare students to be informed, active citizens who are equipped to address real-world environmental and social challenges.

487

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ivy Academy Inc.
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
408 (83.8%)
Two or More
41 (8.4%)
Hispanic
25 (5.1%)
Black
11 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)305-7494
Website:	http://ivyacademychattanooga.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 6 75

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 61