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Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Chattanooga Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-12
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 128 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Chattanooga, TN. It has 673 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 53% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading.
    About Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School...
    School District
    Hamilton County School District
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    Address
    865 E 3rd St
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Telephone
    (423) 498-6845
    Website
    csasupper.hcde.org

    Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    60%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    53%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1330
    11 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    133 responses
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $41,911
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $785
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $153,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 47 responses
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    • Basketball games
      30%
    • Spirit Week
      23%
    • K-12 "Reunion" Assemblies
      21%
    • Awards Day
      11%
    • Spirit Week
      6%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Leaving at dismissal time.
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    673
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    11%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $47,140
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.20 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,522/ year
    National
    $12,239
    82%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.22 responses
    9%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.22 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.22 responses
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    Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences (CSAS) - Upper School Reviews

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    CSAS is an excellent school. The philosophy and foundation the school was built on is so rewarding and excellent for the kids in this generation. I attended K-12 and I wouldn’t have wanted my schooling done any other way. The teachers really care about each student and the students care about each other! It’s like a small family at CSAS which makes High School a bit easier to get through. CSAS is like no other and they expect greatness, reasons why it’s the 6th best in Tennessee. Athletic department cause use help but other than that, great school!
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    What I enjoyed about CSAS was that the academics prepared you for college level classes. All of the classes were honors, blending high school and college styled assignments. The work load can be heavy and may seems overwhelming at the time, but it proves to mostly be beneficial when you get to college. The main thing I would change is that the school needs to provide dual enrollment classes. CSAS’s course work gets you ready for college, but there are only honors classes, so they don’t provided college credits. There are schools that aren’t as good academically as CSAS, but they still put their students ahead because they offer AP or Dual Enrollement classes, so CSAS should consider this to give their students more advantages academically.
    I honestly love school. I love CSAS, it has an amazing staff, and we can always have fun there. They have good rules, we have some limitations on clothing, but not to where it keeps us from expressing ourselves. Of course, there's always gonna be those people who just aren't great people. In the generation were in, you can't get away from people who do bad things. The school always solves any problems, leaving no one uncomfortable in a situation. It's a great school, with loving teachers who really care about our safety and our academics. The teachers don't just teach the subject, but they teach about life, and that's something that every teacher should do, and that's to prepare us for the world. Only an amazing school could do that.