Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts

Hamilton County
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
979 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA) is a public magnet school serving students in grades K-8 within the Hamilton County School district. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a classical liberal arts curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, humanities, and a well-rounded educational experience. As a magnet school, it attracts families seeking a structured and challenging program that prioritizes intellectual development alongside the cultivation of strong character and community values.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and its "family-like" atmosphere, often fostering close collaboration between educators, students, and parents. By blending traditional subject matter with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, CSLA aims to prepare its students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond. Its location on East Brainerd Road serves as a central hub for students across the Chattanooga area who are looking for an alternative to traditional neighborhood school options.
979
Total Students
54.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    610 (62.3%)
  • Black
    187 (19.1%)
  • Two or More
    86 (8.8%)
  • Asian
    57 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    38 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hamilton County
Phone: (423)855-2614
Website: http://csla.hcde.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
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
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 84
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 82
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Hamilton County Virtual School
Hamilton County
254 Students
3074 Hickory Valley RD
Chattanooga, TN 37421 (1.8 miles away)
Other K - 12th