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
Are you ready?
- Click on the link or scan the QR code
- Complete the required information
- Submit.
* We will then contact you for an administrative meeting when they begin
Application Process
To see the full application and admissions process click the link below.
School Counseling
Support Staff
- Ginger Williams, School Counselor – williams_g@hcde.org
- Jada Phifer, College and Career Counselor – phifer_jada@hcde.org
- Linda Kennedy, School Social Worker – kennedy_linda@hcde.org
Application Process
Eligibility:
- Qualified freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible
- Students must complete a Collegiate High application. Fill out the interest form below to begin the process.
- Students must score college ready on the ACT or the Chattanooga State Accuplacer*
An ACT Composite of 19 and subscores of 18 in English, 19 in Reading and 19 in Math is required.
*Accuplacer score of 250 in Reading, Writing and Quantitative Reasoning is required if a student does not have an ACT score. - Students must complete an administrative meeting.
- Students must apply and be accepted to Chattanooga State Community College
Application Process
The full application and acceptance process can be seen at the link below.
Ready to Apply?
Click the link or scan the QR code to the interest form below to begin.
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
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.
