- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattanooga, TN
Stem School Chattanooga
Federal NCES profile for Stem School Chattanooga, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159002298
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem School Chattanooga earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 296
- students enrolled
Stem School Chattanooga has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem School Chattanooga ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Stem School Chattanooga held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 470159002298 · Chattanooga, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Stem School Chattanooga held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Stem School Chattanooga 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 296
Stem School Chattanooga
296 students
What this shows Stem School Chattanooga reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem School Chattanooga compares
Stem School Chattanooga 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Stem School Chattanooga is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem School Chattanooga Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem School Chattanooga'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
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Standard public school
141 students 28.2:1 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem School Chattanooga
How many students attend Stem School Chattanooga?
Stem School Chattanooga has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem School Chattanooga?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem School Chattanooga is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem School Chattanooga?
The largest demographic group at Stem School Chattanooga is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem School Chattanooga?
Stem School Chattanooga has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stem School Chattanooga rank among high schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem School Chattanooga ranks #2 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 Stem School Chattanooga, 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.