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Hamilton County Virtual School

3074 Hickory Valley RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · (423) 209-8804 · Hamilton County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED12-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL254 STUDENTS
Enrollment
254
Combined
DISTRICT 617 · STATE 243
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 20.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
7
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
7
Grade 3
9
Grade 4
9
Grade 5
11
Grade 6
13
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
21
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
33
Grade 11
41
Grade 12
64
Student demographics
White
15360%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
187%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 16%
Black
5823%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 21%
Two+
2510%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10742%
Female
14758%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
43.7%
TN avg 40.9% . +10.7pp since 2022
Math
15.8%
TN avg 39.3% . -0.7pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
254
+226 (+807%) vs 2017
% White
60%
was 75%
% Black
23%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hamilton County Virtual School

Located at 3074 Hickory Valley RD, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hamilton County Virtual School is a mid-sized all-grades campus that enrolls 254 students (grades K through 12), run under Hamilton County.

Within Hamilton County, which oversees 82 schools and 45,981 students, Hamilton County Virtual School is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Hamilton County Virtual School shows that the largest single group is White, at 60% of enrollment; the rest reads as 23% Black, 10% multiracial, 7% Hispanic. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 70%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Hamilton County) reports that median household earnings sit near $76,183, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Hamilton County runs 82 public schools (combined enrollment of about 45,981 students), of which Hamilton County Virtual School is one.

Tyner Middle Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Hamilton County Virtual School.

The school occupies a city-core site. Hamilton County Virtual School delivers learning online rather than in a traditional classroom setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hamilton County Virtual School has grew 807%, going from 28 students in 2018 to 254 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 75% to 60% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Hamilton County at a glance

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Population
376,192
Census ACS
Median income
$76,183
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
45,981 students

Quick facts

School name
Hamilton County Virtual School
District
Hamilton County
Address
3074 Hickory Valley RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone
(423) 209-8804
County
Hamilton County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
254
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
470159002285
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

Related schools

Other schools in Hamilton County
Other schools in Chattanooga
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Frequently asked questions

About Hamilton County Virtual School
How large is Hamilton County Virtual School?
Hamilton County Virtual School enrolls approximately 254 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Hamilton County Virtual School serve?
Hamilton County Virtual School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hamilton County Virtual School?
At Hamilton County Virtual School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 7% Hispanic, 23% Black, 10% Two or more.
Is Hamilton County Virtual School public or private?
Hamilton County Virtual School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hamilton County.
What county does Hamilton County Virtual School serve?
Hamilton County Virtual School serves Hamilton County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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