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Application Process
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are closed and will reopen for the 2026-2027 school year in November. Application information will be posted to our school website and social media channels. However, it is recommended to begin gathering documentation such as ACT/accuplacer scores, student transcripts, and a recommendation letter from a staff member at the student’s current school. Applicants will complete a form in which they will upload their most recent transcript, a letter of recommendation, contact information, and either ACT or Accuplacer scores. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Student Criteria
Student Criteria:
- All students must have an ACT composite score of 19 or better (see ACT test information below) or take the ChattState Accuplacer.
- Along with a composite score of 19 or better, ACT sub-scores must meet the requirements of 19 or better for Math, 18 or better for English, and 19 or better for Reading or 250 on Reading, Writing and Math Accuplacer.
- Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students must be entering their freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior year in high school.
- 10th – 12th grade students must be on track for graduation
Attend High School at Chattanooga State!
Students at Collegiate High have full access to the Chattanooga State campus, including clubs, organizations, intramural sports, and student government. Also, students have an opportunity to participate in the UTC marching band program, Chattanooga State Symphonic Band, and Concert Choir.
Still Not Convinced? Here Are More Advantages
- Earn high school and college credit simultaneously
- Earn an Associate Degree while completing a high school diploma
- Engineering/Technology programs available
- Schedule flexibility
- Availability of college support services including mentoring, counseling, learning tutoring clubs
- Accessibility to state-of-the art computer labs
- Small teacher/student ratio
- Explore a variety of careers and opportunities
- Enjoy learning on a college campus
Requirements for Consideration:
- Good attendance record
- Good discipline record
- 2.0 GPA or better
- On track to graduate
- Be college ready through the ACT or the Chattanooga State Accuplacer test
Curriculum Requirements
The Hamilton County Collegiate High represents a collaborative effort between the Hamilton County Department of Education and Chattanooga State. The Collegiate High, located on the main campus of Chattanooga State, opened in August 2001, is an innovate model that allows students to earn college credits while completing a high school diploma. Students also have the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree while earning a high school diploma.
| English | 4 credits |
| Math | 4 credits |
| Science | 4 credits (must be lab sciences) |
| Fine Art | 1 credit (music drama, art crafts) |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits of same language |
| Social Studies | 3 credits (Including Economics, US Government and US History) |
| Wellness: or ROTC |
1 credit 2 credits |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 credit |
| PE | 1/2 credit |
Computer Science: 1 credit (beginning with class of 2028)
Collegiate High students will also have access to:
- Special support and mentoring programs
- An enriched, rigorous curriculum
- Small teacher/student ratio
School Counseling
Support Staff
- Ginger Williams, School Counselor
- Jada Phifer, College and Career Counselor
- Linda Kennedy, School Social Worker
Tuition and Fees
For Chattanooga State Dual Enrollment courses, Collegiate High tuition is based on Chattanooga State’s tuition. This updates each year for the fall semester.
https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/financial/tuition-fees/high-school-fees
For assistance, please contact Chattanooga State – the Collegiate High office cannot access financial information.
Bursar’s Office: tuition payment, fees payment, refunds
Financial Aid Office: scholarships, FAFSA, TSAC (dual enrollment grant)
Out of State and Out of District students will also be required to pay tuition to Hamilton County Schools. This tuition may fluctuate annually.
Campus Map
Chattanooga State Campus
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Collegiate High Office: Branch 21 (CAT Building on the map)
Attendance Policies
Tardy Policy
Punctuality is a trait that is critical to success in both the academic world and the workplace. As such, tardiness will not be tolerated as each interruption takes away from class concentration. .
Administration reserves the right to serve increased punishment for chronic tardiness.
Hamilton County Department of Education
Attendance Policy (6.200)
Regular attendance is essential for academic achievement. Recognizing that, the following procedures govern attendance:
* Absences are recorded daily by class.
* Written excuses stating the reason for absences must be turned in to the Collegiate High office within five (5) days of the student returning to school. After 5 business days, excuses will remain posted as UNEXCUSED.
* By law students are allowed 5 unexcused absences per school year. HCDE will allow parent/guardian excuses to serve as documentation for 3 additional personal illness days. **After the 5 unexcused days and the 3 additional personal illness days, parents must provide medical services documentation.** To avoid student absences being recorded as unexcused, a written statement signed and dated by the parent or guardian and any medical documentation should be presented to the school within 5 days of the student returning to school.
The following are legal reasons for excusing a student from school:
Personal Illness – A physician’s statement may be required.
Death in Immediate Family – Students may be excused for three days in the event of a death in their immediate families including parents, step-parents, siblings, or grandparents.
Family Illness – Students having an illness in the family which requires them to give temporary help will be excused from attendance after receipt of a physician’s statement concerning the necessity of the student’s assistance.
Religious Holiday – Students shall be excused on religious holidays regularly observed by their faith. Prior approval may be required.
Personal – Students who are absent for a good cause – doctor, dental, or court appointment may be excused upon proof of appointment.
Approved School Sponsored Activities – Students shall be marked present when participating in a school sponsored activity away from the school building.
Excessive absences are governed by Tennessee State Law, which requires that school officials report to the court any parent, guardian, or other person in a parental relationship with a child who is unlawfully absent from school for any five days during the school year without adequate excuse. TCA 49-6-3007
