Hamilton County Virtual School
337 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 192 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 81 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White192 (57.0 %)
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Black81 (24.0 %)
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Hispanic36 (10.7 %)
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Two or More26 (7.7 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 187 | 55.5% |
| Male | 150 | 44.5% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
792 Students
Other K - 12th