- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159001416
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 141
- students enrolled
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470159001416 · Chattanooga, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 28.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State 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 141
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
141 students
What this shows Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State compares
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 84% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 84% 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.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State 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 Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State'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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
How many students attend Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is 28.2:1, which is 84% 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 Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State rank among high schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State ranks #1 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 Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State, 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.