- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+206.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 470159010430 · Chattanooga, TN High · SMALL · CHARTER
113 enr · 28.3:1 · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+206.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school 113
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High
113 students
What this shows Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High compares
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,329
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 64.
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.
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.