CHATT HIGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Chatt High Center For Creative Arts is a public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 597 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Chatt High Center For Creative Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
The Center for Creative Arts (CCA), located at 1301 Dallas Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a nationally recognized, award-winning magnet school that integrates rigorous academic study with intensive training in the fine and performing arts. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school functions as a hub for artistic development, offering specialized majors such as dance, theatre, visual arts, music (vocal and instrumental), and creative writing. By combining high-level college preparatory coursework with a conservatory-style arts environment, CCA fosters a culture of creativity, discipline, and academic excellence.
Beyond its academic and artistic curriculum, the school is known for its inclusive and collaborative atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their passions in a professional-style setting. Students at CCA benefit from partnerships with local arts organizations and frequent performance opportunities that showcase their talents to the community. With its unique focus on "thinking through the arts," the Center for Creative Arts provides a transformative educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to continue their artistic studies at the collegiate level or pursue diverse fields in the workforce.
For more information, contact Chatt High Center For Creative Arts at (423) 209-5929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5929
CHATT HIGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS is a public school in Chattanooga, TN with about 597 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 597
- Teachers:
- 33.7
- 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 597 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHATT HIGH CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.4%
- Black or African American
- 19.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 73.0%
- Male
- 27.0%
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.