School Overview
Hamilton County Virtual School (HCVS) is a specialized K-12 institution within the Hamilton County Schools district in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed to provide a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The school caters to students who thrive in an independent learning environment, offering a robust online curriculum that allows pupils to manage their own pacing while receiving support from certified educators. By utilizing a virtual platform, the school removes geographical barriers for families within the district, making it an ideal choice for students who need to balance their academics with extracurricular interests, medical needs, or unique learning styles.

Beyond its digital coursework, the school maintains a physical presence at its Hickory Valley Road location, which serves as a hub for administrative support, student services, and occasional in-person testing or engagement. HCVS emphasizes academic rigor and self-discipline, ensuring that its students meet the same state standards as their peers in brick-and-mortar schools. With a mission to foster digital literacy and self-directed learning, Hamilton County Virtual School provides a modern educational pathway that prepares students for the autonomy required in higher education and the contemporary workforce.
254
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton County Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White153
Hispanic18
Black58
Two or More25
  • White
    153 (60.2%)
  • Black
    58 (22.8%)
  • Two or More
    25 (9.8%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (7.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Hamilton County
Phone: (423)209-8804
Website: http://virtualschool.hcde.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 33
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton County Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten7
Grade 14
Grade 27
Grade 39
Grade 49
Grade 511
Grade 613
Grade 720
Grade 821
Grade 915
Grade 1033
Grade 1141
Grade 1264
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton County Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14757.9%
Male10742.1%