Enrollment
113
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
Federal NCES profile for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159010430Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 113
- students enrolled
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159010430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is a small charter high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Tennessee schools and 85% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Tennessee schools, with 113 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 50/100).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chattanooga's high schools, it stands alongside The Howard School (1,329 students): Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students) and The Howard School (1,329 students) alongside Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High compares
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 85% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton County, which includes Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High.
$12,002
Per student
+11%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 31.6%
Federal 21.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
The Howard School
Standard public school
1,329 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
East Ridge High School
Standard public school
867 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank High School
Standard public school
772 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Brainerd High School
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Tyner Academy
Standard public school
632 students 15:1 students per teacher
Stem School Chattanooga
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
How many students attend Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is 28.3:1, which is 85% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
The largest demographic group at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is African American at 62.8% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High rank among high schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
Is Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High a good school?
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.
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