Mccallie School
School Notes Overview:
Recognized as one of the nation's top college preparatory schools, McCallie was founded in 1905 and is located on the western slope of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is an all-boys school with boarding students in grades 9 through 12 and day students in grades 6 through 12. The McCallie School's mission is to prepare its students for college and for life. The school is dedicated to the academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional growth of boys. It seeks to inspire and motivate them to pursue excellence and take pride in one's work and achievements; to lead lives of personal honor; to be responsible in family and personal relationships; and to manifest concern for the welfare of others....
School Overview:
Mccallie School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1905 | ||
| County | Hamilton County, TN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 917 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-boys | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 6 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 100 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 82 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 157 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 168 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 159 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 171 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 121 teachers | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 20 | ||
This School |
(TN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 9 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Boarding Tuition is 36,850 Day Tuition is 17,950 | ||
| Head of School | R. Kirk Walker, Jr., Ph.D | ||
| Admissions Director | Troy Kemp | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 16 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Crew | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Rock Climbing | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | Wrestling | ||
School Notes:
- Recognized as one of the nation's top college preparatory schools, McCallie was founded in 1905 and is located on the western slope of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is an all-boys school with boarding students in grades 9 through 12 and day students in grades 6 through 12. The McCallie School's mission is to prepare its students for college and for life. The school is dedicated to the academic, physical, spiritual, and emotional growth of boys. It seeks to inspire and motivate them to pursue excellence and take pride in one's work and achievements; to lead lives of personal honor; to be responsible in family and personal relationships; and to manifest concern for the welfare of others.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Online voting for CNN Hero ends Thursday (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:05:39 am
McCallie School graduate Jordan Thomas was chosen from more than 9,000 submissions from 100 countries as one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes, which spotlights citizens accomplishing great things. - McCallie Takes Gold At Head Of The Hooch (The Chattanoogan)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 04:04:15 am
McCallie School's 8+ A boat took Gold at this year's Head of the Hooch regatta with a time of 13: 43.9, beating 47 other boats in their event (Event 26). - Vote For Chattanooga's Hero Of The Year (WTVC Chattanooga)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 09:30:52 pm
A young man from Chattanooga has been chosen by the CNN network as one of the world's top ten heroes. Jordan Thomas is now 20-years-old, and it was a life-changing event four years ago that led him to give new life to children who were severely injured. - 600 rally for Thomas in CNN local search (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:12:39 am
Blue pompons, pennants and homemade signs bearing the name of Jordan Thomas were displayed Friday at the Hunter Museum of American Art, but not as part of the permanent exhibit. - McCallie Crew Takes Four Wins At Secret City Race (The Chattanoogan)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 08:04:20 pm
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- McCallie School rowers travelled here last weekend for the annual Secret City Head Race. Thirty teams from nine states and 19 cities attended, making it the largest fall regatta ever held here.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (37404) | School Zip (37404) |
(TN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,721 people | 5,681,706 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 17% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $23,351 | $40,664 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 58 years old | 37 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (37404) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 65% / 35% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Orange Grove Center - 137 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Tennessee Temple Academy - 159 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Tennessee Temple Academy - 302 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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- Lutheran School - 221 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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