EAST LAKE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hamilton County school district, located in Chattanooga, TN with about 588 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves as a specialized magnet school within the Hamilton County Department of Education. The school distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on the arts, including visual arts, dance, drama, music, and media. By utilizing an arts-integrated instructional model, East Lake Academy aims to boost student engagement, foster creative problem-solving skills, and provide a unique environment where students can express themselves while mastering core subjects.
Beyond its artistic curriculum, the school is deeply committed to the success and development of its diverse student body. It offers a supportive, community-focused atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and student accountability. With its focus on both discipline and innovation, East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts serves as a hub for young talent in the Chattanooga area, striving to prepare students for future success in both academic and creative endeavors.
For more information, contact East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts at (423) 493-0334 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 493-0334
EAST LAKE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS is a public Title I school in Chattanooga, TN with about 588 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Hamilton County
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 45.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 588 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 45.7%
- White
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 38.3%
- Male
- 61.7%
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.