HAMILTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Hamilton County High School is a public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Ooltewah, TN with about 116 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 9 teachers, Hamilton County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Hamilton County High School** as a specific entity does not exist under that exact name. Located at **9050 Career Ln, Ooltewah, TN 37363**, this facility is actually the campus for the **Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State**.
This institution is a specialized, dual-enrollment focused high school designed for students who are ready to pursue college-level coursework during their junior and senior years. By operating on the Chattanooga State Community College campus, the school allows students to earn their high school diploma while simultaneously accumulating significant college credits—often resulting in an associate degree or a technical certificate by the time they graduate high school.
The program is intended for students who are academically motivated and prepared for the rigors of an adult collegiate environment. Because the curriculum is integrated with the college’s offerings, students benefit from a unique transition period that bridges the gap between traditional secondary education and post-secondary success. The school emphasizes independent learning, time management, and career readiness, making it a distinct alternative to the traditional high school experience within the Hamilton County Department of Education.
For more information, contact Hamilton County High School at (423) 344-1433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1433
HAMILTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ooltewah, TN with about 116 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 116
- Teachers:
- 9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 116 students
- White
- 60.3%
- Black or African American
- 29.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 36.2%
- Male
- 63.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.