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Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State

Hamilton County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

5.0 / 5.0

A5.0 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State earned an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0, placing it among the top 10% of high schools in Hamilton County. The school ranks #3 out of 81 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
A 40%
A 10%

The final score of 5.0 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 89.3% of students at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Math (High) at 89.3%, while Math (High) at 89.3% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

Math (High): 89.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

All Students
93.2%

Above the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State reports a ready graduate rate of >95%.

Overall Rate
>95%

Reported metric

ACT Ready
>95%

Reported metric

Postsecondary
>95%

Reported metric

Industry Cert
6.4%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
8.5%

Area for improvement

How Does Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State Compare?

Overall score compared to the Hamilton County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 5.0, Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State is above the Hamilton County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 81 schools in Hamilton County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State’s performance data.

What grade did Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State receive?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 5.0 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State compare to other Hamilton County schools?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State ranks #3 out of 81 schools in Hamilton County. The county average score is 3.1, and Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State’s score of 5.0 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State’s average growth score of 4.5 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State above or below the state average?
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State’s score of 5.0 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State?
The highest proficiency rate is in Math (High) at 89.3%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 89.3%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year