--- title: "Chattanooga Education HERE" url: https://www.herechattanooga.com/education-chattanooga-tn/ date: 2026-07-11T17:48:22+00:00 modified: 2026-07-11T18:01:24+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Chattanooga" attribution: "HERE Chattanooga" --- # Chattanooga Education HERE *Source: [HERE Chattanooga](https://www.herechattanooga.com/education-chattanooga-tn/) — July 11, 2026 by * HERE Chattanooga — Education Coverage # Chattanooga Schools News Schools, Colleges, Careers & Education News — Hamilton HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Hamilton. From K-12 to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters. [School Finder Quiz](#school-matcher) [Search Schools](#school-directory) [Education News](#edu-news) [Deadlines](#edu-deadlines) [Featured Programs](#featured-programs) [Decision Maker](#decision-maker) [Online Education](#online-education) Presenting Sponsor [Your Business Here — Reach Every Family in Hamilton](/advertise/) Updated weekly  ·  Chattanooga, TN  ·  9 High Schools  ·  2 Colleges Hamilton is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Chattanooga families include **Howard School** (Hustlin' Tigers), **Chattanooga High School (CSAS)** (Yellowjackets), **Signal Mountain Middle/High School** (Eagles), **Ooltewah High School** (Owls), **Soddy-Daisy High School** (Trojans), and 4 more. HEREChattanooga covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Hamilton. Chattanooga's higher-education landscape includes 2 institutions: **University of Tennessee at Chattanooga** (Mocs), NCAA Division I FCS; **Chattanooga State Community College**, NJCAA (some programs). HEREChattanooga covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution. TN's public-school governance flows through the **TN Department of Education**, which administers **TN READY** assessments each spring and enforces the **Read to Succeed Act** — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The **Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA)** governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings. HEREChattanooga tracks school-board meetings across Hamilton — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and **TN READY** scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Chattanooga classroom or on a Hamilton campus, it is HERE. DEADLINES PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedTN READY Testing Window•20dUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fall 2026 Applications Open•20dChattanooga State Community College Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedHamilton County Schools Open Enrollment•PassedSC Need-Based Grants — Apply Now•PassedFAFSA Priority Deadline•PassedSC Teaching Fellows Application•PassedSC School of Math & Science — Applications•PassedTN READY Testing Window•20dUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fall 2026 Applications Open•20dChattanooga State Community College Fall 2026 Applications Open•PassedHamilton County Schools Open Enrollment• Latest Coverage ## Education News 🏫 School Board ### Hamilton school board budget hearing scheduled for March Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for Hamilton schools. March 10, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Local Schools ### Howard School renovation update Work continues on facilities improvements at Howard School in Hamilton. March 8, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 💻 College ### University of Tennessee at Chattanooga launches new workforce certificate program this fall University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's new certificate program is designed for working adults in Chattanooga. March 6, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 Higher Ed ### University of Tennessee at Chattanooga receives STEM endowment gift A donation will expand science and engineering programs at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. March 5, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🌸 Scholarships ### SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits Chattanooga students The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Hamilton residents may now qualify. March 3, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) 🏫 School Board ### Hamilton school rezoning proposal under review A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Hamilton. March 1, 2026 [Read More →](/category/education-2/) **Submit an Education Tip** Know something we should cover? Board meeting, school news, or funding opportunity? Submit Tip Section Sponsor [Sponsor Education News — Reach Hamilton Families](/advertise/) Interactive Tool ## Right School. Right Neighborhood. HERE! Tell us what matters to your family — schools, community feel, budget — and we'll match you to the right Chattanooga neighborhood. Step 1 of 6 ### What grades are you shopping schools for? PreK / KindergartenAges 4–6 Elementary (1–5)Ages 6–11 Middle School (6–8)Ages 11–14 High School (9–12)Ages 14–18 Not school age yet — planning aheadFuture family planning Continue → Step 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you in a school? (Select up to 3) Academic PerformanceTest scores, college prep AthleticsCompetitive sports, facilities Arts & ActivitiesMusic, theater, clubs Small Class SizeIndividual attention Diversity & InclusionInclusive community STEM ProgramsScience, tech, engineering, math AP / Honors / IBAdvanced coursework Safety & School CulturePositive environment ← Back Continue → Step 3 of 6 ### What kind of community feels like home? Small & Tight-KnitClose community, know your neighbors — Chattanooga area Suburban & GrowingNew development, good schools — Hamilton suburbs Urban & ConnectedChattanooga — walkable, arts, dining Rural & SpaciousHamilton — land, quiet, small-town feel ← Back Continue → Step 4 of 6 ### Which part of Hamilton? Northshore Southside St. Elmo East Brainerd Hixson Signal Mountain Lookout Mountain Open — show me what fits anywhereNo location preference ← Back Continue → Step 5 of 6 ### Tell us about your move Moving Timeline Yes — Actively Looking Yes — Within 6 Months Planning Ahead 1+ Year Just Researching Budget Range Under $200K $200K–$300K $300K–$400K $400K–$600K $600K+ Home to Sell? Yes No (First Home or Renting) Maybe ← Back Continue → Step 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your neighborhood match? We'll email your personalized school & neighborhood report — free, no obligation. Get My Match → No spam. We match you with a local real estate expert only if you want us to. ← Back Your Match ## Your Chattanooga Neighborhood Match Northshore Hamilton Hamilton County Schools — Howard School Chattanooga offers a range of neighborhoods that match different school and lifestyle priorities. Connect with a local real estate expert to explore what fits your family best. Contact a local agent for current pricing [Connect with a Local Real Estate Partner](/contact/) Start Over Sponsor the School Finder [Reach every relocating family in Hamilton — Become a Sponsor](/advertise/) Full Directory ## Chattanooga School Directory, Report Cards, and School News 9+ High Schools 2 Colleges & Universities 1 Technical Programs 1 School District [All Schools](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=all) [High Schools](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=high) [Middle Schools](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=middle) [Elementary](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=elementary) [Colleges](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=college) [Technical Programs](https://www.herechattanooga.com/schools-chattanooga-tn/?school_type=technical) ### Hamilton High Schools Hamilton County Schools ### Hamilton County Schools **High Schools:** Howard School (Hustlin' Tigers), Chattanooga High School (CSAS) (Yellowjackets), Signal Mountain Middle/High School (Eagles), Ooltewah High School (Owls), Soddy-Daisy High School (Trojans), East Ridge High School (Raiders), Red Bank High School (Lions), Hixson High School (Wildcats), Lookout Valley High School (Panthers) **County:** Hamilton Statewide Magnet ### TN Governor's School for Science & Mathematics **Area:** Hartsville, TN — statewide enrollment **Type:** Residential magnet high school for TN students Applications open annually [School Website →](https://www.scgssm.org) Directory Sponsor [Featured Listing — Get Your School or Program Seen by Every Chattanooga Family](/advertise/) Public Accountability Data ## School Report Cards Official annual ratings from the **South Carolina Education Oversight Committee** and the **South Carolina Department of Education**. Showing every rated public school in Hamilton County for the 2024-25 school year. Click any school to view the full report card on the official SC Report Cards site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data). **Report card data loading.** Statewide SC public school ratings are refreshed annually. Check back soon. Report Cards Sponsor [Reach Every Chattanooga Family Comparing Schools — Get Featured Here](/advertise/) 6. FEATURED SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ============================================================ --> Active Deadlines & Notable Programs ## Featured Schools & Programs University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN University of Tennessee at Chattanooga serves Chattanooga and the surrounding Southeast Tennessee region. NCAA Division I FCS. Mocs  ·  TN in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](https://www.utcmocs.com) Chattanooga State Community College Fall 2026 Applications Open APPLICATIONS OPEN Chattanooga State Community College serves Chattanooga and the surrounding Southeast Tennessee region. NJCAA (some programs). TN in-state tuition available  ·  Multiple degree programs [Learn More →](https://www.chattanoogastate.edu) TN Governor's School for Science & Math Statewide Magnet Applications APPLICATIONS OPEN TN's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all TN students. Free tuition  ·  Residential program  ·  Grades 11–12 [Learn More →](https://www.scgssm.org/admissions) TN Teaching Fellows Teaching Fellows Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP $6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in TN. Competitive program recognizing future educators. $6,000/year  ·  Service requirement  ·  All TN colleges [Learn More →](https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows.html) Chattanooga State Community College High School Dual Enrollment — Free FREE FOR HS STUDENTS High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Chattanooga State Community College at no cost under TN's Dual Enrollment program. TN Dual Enrollment  ·  College credit  ·  No cost to student [Learn More →](#) Featured Listing [Get Your School or Program Featured Here — Contact HEREChattanooga](/advertise/) Interactive Career & Education Tool ## The HERE Decision Maker 6 questions, a personalized education & career roadmap. Free. No sign-up. Question 1 of 6 Question 1 of 6 ### Where are you right now? ✓ High School StudentCurrently enrolled, exploring next steps ✓ Recent GraduateHS or college grad, starting out ✓ Working AdultAlready working, looking to advance or change ✓ Parent / GuardianResearching options for my child Continue → Question 2 of 6 ### What matters most to you? ✓ Income FastMaximize earnings as quickly as possible ✓ Passion & PurposeWork that aligns with my values and interests ✓ Stability & SecurityConsistent job, good benefits, solid future ✓ Growth & AdvancementCareer path with upward mobility and learning ← Back Continue → Question 3 of 6 ### How do you learn best? ✓ Hands-OnLabs, workshops, apprenticeships, doing ✓ Structured ClassroomLectures, assignments, guided learning ✓ Self-DirectedOnline, at my own pace, flexible schedule ✓ Mix of EverythingCombination that keeps me engaged ← Back Continue → Question 4 of 6 ### How much time can you commit? ✓ Full-Time Student30–40 hours/week, fully committed to education ✓ Part-Time (10–20 hrs/wk)Working while studying, steady pace ✓ A Few Hours Per WeekMicro-learning, certifications, self-study ✓ Weekend / Evening OnlyDay job, learning outside work hours ← Back Continue → Question 5 of 6 ### What career field interests you most? ✓ Healthcare & NursingNursing, therapy, public health, allied health ✓ Technology & ITSoftware, cybersecurity, data, networking ✓ Skilled TradesElectrician, HVAC, welding, construction ✓ Business & FinanceManagement, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship ✓ EducationTeaching, counseling, school administration ✓ Creative & MediaDesign, communications, arts, journalism ✓ Manufacturing & EngineeringAdvanced manufacturing, engineering technology ✓ Public ServiceGovernment, military, first responders, social work ← Back Continue → Question 6 of 6 ### Where should we send your personalized roadmap? We'll email your free education & career plan — no obligation. Get My Roadmap → ← Back Your Personalized Roadmap ## Your Chattanooga Education & Career Plan Based on your answers, here are the top 3 paths we recommend in Chattanooga. **Want this plan emailed to you?** We'll send a PDF summary plus local scholarship and program contacts. Send My Plan Start Over Decision Maker Sponsor [Sponsor the Decision Maker — Reach Job Seekers & Students in Hamilton](/advertise/) Flexible Learning Options ## Online & Hybrid Education Accredited programs for Hamilton residents who need flexibility. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. TN in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. TN in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga State Community College Online Programs Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. TN in-state tuition rates available for eligible students. TN in-state tuition [Learn More →](#) Google Career Certificates Grow with Google — Career Certificates Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Hamilton's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded. Free via Coursera Financial Aid [Learn More →](https://grow.google/certificates/) SC Technical College System TN Online Workforce Training The TN Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges. TN in-state rates + WIOA eligible [Learn More →](https://www.sctechsystem.edu) Program Sponsor [Feature Your Online Program — Reach Adult Learners in Hamilton](/advertise/) Governance & Accountability ## School Board Meetings HEREChattanooga covers every public school board meeting in Hamilton — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after. Hamilton County Schools Hamilton County Schools **Next Meeting:** Check district website for schedule **Location:** Hamilton — district office ### Key Education Policy Issues — Hamilton 📚 TN READY Scores — Grade-level reading by 3rd grade HIGH 💰 Title I Funding Allocations — Hamilton schools HIGH 🏫 School Safety — Resource officers on campus HIGH 🎓 Dual Enrollment Expansion — High school / college MEDIUM 🏗️ Facilities & Bonds — Building referenda MEDIUM 👩‍🏫 Teacher Recruitment & Pay — Local supplements HIGH Section Sponsor [Sponsor Board Coverage — Reach Hamilton Education Leaders](/advertise/) Common Questions ## Education FAQ — Chattanooga ### How do I enroll my child in a Hamilton school? + Enrollment for Hamilton public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Hamilton school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Hamilton government site for current instructions. ### What colleges are in or near Chattanooga? + Chattanooga and Hamilton are served by 2 higher-education institutions: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals. ### Is there financial aid available for Chattanooga students? + Yes — the TN LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending TN colleges. TN WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Chattanooga State Community College's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The TN Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators. ### How does high school athletics work in Hamilton? + High school athletics in Hamilton are governed by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HEREChattanooga covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement. ### How do I submit a tip or story idea to HEREChattanooga? + Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Hamilton students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Weekly Newsletter ## Chattanooga Education Newsletter Every Thursday — deadlines, board meeting summaries, scholarship alerts, and education news for Hamilton. No fluff. ✓ School board meeting recaps — Hamilton ✓ Scholarship and enrollment deadlines ✓ TSSAA scores and playoff alerts ✓ Campus news — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College ✓ Free. Unsubscribe any time. **Get the Chattanooga Education Briefing** Free. Every Thursday morning. Subscribe Free → No spam. 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