The Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences is a K–12 magnet school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was opened in 1986 in the former Wyatt Hall building which was used as a high school until 1983. The building was designed in Georgian Revival style by Reuben H. Hunt, a Chattanooga architect.
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower's student population of 388 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
25%
21%
White
58%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Patriots
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower's ranking?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is ranked #121 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower often compared to?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Loweris often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower?
388 students attend Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower offer ?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower part of?
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower is part of Hamilton County School District.
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