STEM SCHOOL CHATTANOOGA
STEM School Chattanooga is a public high school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 276 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, STEM School Chattanooga has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
STEM School Chattanooga is a specialized public magnet school located on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is built upon a unique "STEM model" that emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary instruction. Rather than following a traditional lecture-based curriculum, students engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving, often collaborating with industry partners to address authentic challenges. This approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and technical proficiency, preparing students for success in the modern workforce and higher education.
The school is particularly notable for its integration with the local community and business sectors, frequently involving corporate mentors and experts in the classroom to guide student projects. By fostering an environment that blurs the lines between academic coursework and professional application, STEM School Chattanooga aims to provide a rigorous, forward-thinking education. It is an ideal environment for students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and who thrive in an active, inquiry-based learning atmosphere.
For more information, contact STEM School Chattanooga at (423) 531-6270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
STEM SCHOOL CHATTANOOGA is a public school in Chattanooga, TN with about 276 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 276 students
- White
- 64.5%
- Black or African American
- 23.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 30.4%
- Male
- 69.6%
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.