The Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts is a fine arts magnet school for grades six through twelve, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States and founded in 1874. Its seventh and final location, built in 1963, is now the Center for Creative Arts.
Serving 717 students in grades 6-12, Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts's student population of 717 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
39 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Illuminating Dreams of Passion, Acceptance, Creativity and Excellence.
School Rankings
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts 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 High School Center For Creative Arts is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
13%
20%
White
62%
57%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts's ranking?
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts is ranked #134 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts often compared to?
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts?
The graduation rate of Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts?
717 students attend Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts offer ?
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts part of?
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts is part of Hamilton County School District.
In what neighborhood is Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts located?
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts is located in the Northshore neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northshore.
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