School Overview
Hamilton County Virtual School (HCVS) is a specialized K-12 institution within the Hamilton County Schools district in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed to provide a flexible, technology-driven alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The school caters to students who thrive in an independent learning environment, offering a robust online curriculum that allows pupils to manage their own pacing while receiving support from certified educators. By utilizing a virtual platform, the school removes geographical barriers for families within the district, making it an ideal choice for students who need to balance their academics with extracurricular interests, medical needs, or unique learning styles.

Beyond its digital coursework, the school maintains a physical presence at its Hickory Valley Road location, which serves as a hub for administrative support, student services, and occasional in-person testing or engagement. HCVS emphasizes academic rigor and self-discipline, ensuring that its students meet the same state standards as their peers in brick-and-mortar schools. With a mission to foster digital literacy and self-directed learning, Hamilton County Virtual School provides a modern educational pathway that prepares students for the autonomy required in higher education and the contemporary workforce.
337
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton County Virtual School
Demographic Student Count
White192
Hispanic36
Black81
Asian1
Two or More26
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    192 (57.0 %)
  • Black
    81 (24.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (7.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Hamilton County
Phone: (423)209-8804
Website: http://virtualschool.hcde.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 10
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 32
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 60
Grade 12 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamilton County Virtual School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten10
Grade 17
Grade 214
Grade 37
Grade 410
Grade 510
Grade 68
Grade 724
Grade 832
Grade 935
Grade 1045
Grade 1160
Grade 1275
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamilton County Virtual School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18755.5%
Male15044.5%