Serving 923 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts 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 68% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts's student population of 923 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Chattanooga School For The Liberal 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 School For The Liberal Arts is 0.58, 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
#87 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
21%
21%
White
61%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts's ranking?
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts is ranked #87 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts often compared to?
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts?
923 students attend Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts?
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts offer ?
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts part of?
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts is part of Hamilton County School District.
School Reviews
Review Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
