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Since 1905, McCallie has offered a premiere college and life preparatory boarding program for boys in grades 9-12.
The student-administered honor code governs a community where academics and character are of equal importance.
McCallie features over 40 student-centered organizations and an outstanding array of extra-curricular activities which include nationally recognized programs in athletics, the arts, and community service.
McCallie also offers a coordinate program with Girls Preparatory School.
The Michaels-Dickson Scholarship Program awards merit scholarships to outstanding rising ninth and tenth-grade students.
Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FIRST RoboticsForeign Language Related Club(s)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Gay/Straight Alliance
Habitat for HumanityHealth Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Honor CounciliMAT (Integrated Music, Art, and Technology)
International ClubInvestment Club
Literary MagazineMath/Science Club
Mock TrialModel United Nations (Model UN)
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Peer CounselingPeer Tutoring
Politics ClubProm Committee
Quiz BowlResident Advisors
Resident AssistantsRobotics
Science Bowl TeamScience Olympiad Team
ScoutingSenate
Spanish ClubSports Marketing
Student ActivitiesStudent Broadcasters
Student CouncilStudent Government
Student LeadershipStudent Publications
Student VestryTEPS
Volunteer Service ClubYearbook (Pennant)
Young DemocratsYoung Libertarians
Young LifeYoung Republicans
Young Writers Society
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella GroupArt Club
BandBrass Ensemble
Chamber ChoirChamber Ensemble
Chamber OrchestraChoral Music
Digital PhotographyDrama Club
Film StudiesFilmmaking/Videography
Glee ClubGuitar Ensemble
Individual Music InstructionJazz Ensemble
Pep BandPhotography
PotteryString Ensemble
Tech CrewTheater
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCanoeing
CheerleadingDodgeball
HikingIntramural Sports
KayakingOutdoor Club
Rock ClimbingSkateboarding Club
SpikeballSpirit Squad
SwimmingTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Weight Lifting
School Notes
School Motto: Honor. Truth. Duty.
School Mascot: Blue Tornado
McCallie is an independent, all-boys boarding and day school
located in Chattanooga, TN. The school was founded in 1905 by
brothers Park and Spencer McCallie on land from the family farm and
$2,000 gifted to them by their father. Based on its Christian
principles, McCallie emphasizes the ideals of honor, truth, and
duty as the foundation of good character. McCallie accepts students
of all faith traditions and respects the dignity and value of all
students equally.
McCallie is recognized as one of the top independent schools in
the nation and is a thought leader in how boys learn. The McCallie
faculty use innovative teaching approaches to bring out the best in
every student and instill in them the desire to be lifelong
learners. McCallie was recently recognized by Newsweek Magazine for
having the top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
program in Tennessee. In addition to its rigorous academic program,
McCallie is recognized for its many offerings in arts and music and
competes in 17 varsity sports (basketball, football, baseball,
cross country, track and field, rowing, squash, lacrosse, tennis,
golf, climbing, wrestling, soccer, bowling, swimming, and diving).
In 2021-22, McCallie won 5 state championship titles in football,
cross country, baseball, lacrosse, and tennis.
McCallie has an alumni base of close to 16,000. Its alumni are
leaders in the fields of business, government, literature, science,
art, music, engineering, technology, history, and religion.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Jon Meacham ‘87 - Editor of Newsweek and best-selling author
Zach Wamp ‘76 - Current member of the House of Representatives
Carroll Campbell ‘58 - Former Governor of South Carolina
Ted Turner ‘56 - Cable News Network (CNN) Founder
Billy Dunavant ‘50 - Chairman of the Board of Dunavant Enterprises, Inc.
Bill Brock ‘49 - Former Senator and Secretary of Labor
Pat Robertson ‘46: - Founder and Chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and host of The 700 Club
Olan Mills, II ‘48 - Chairman of the Board of Olan Mills, Inc.
Howard Baker ‘43 - Former Senate Majority Leader, White House Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to Japan
John M. Belk ‘39 - President of Belk Department Stores, Inc.
McCallie School's tuition is approximately $66,590 for private students.
What schools are McCallie School often compared to?
McCallie School is often viewed alongside schools like Baylor School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of McCallie School?
The acceptance rate of McCallie School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. McCallie School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Tennessee with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from McCallie School?
McCallie School famous alumni include: Jon Meacham ‘87, Zach Wamp ‘76, Carroll Campbell ‘58, Ted Turner ‘56, Billy Dunavant ‘50, Bill Brock ‘49, Pat Robertson ‘46:, Olan Mills, II ‘48, Howard Baker ‘43 and John M. Belk ‘39.
What sports does McCallie School offer?
McCallie School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. McCallie School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
4100 Stephens Road NE Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-8939
26.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 224 studentsAvg. class size: 15 studentsTuition listed
School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
56/22/2020
The McCallie school does a wonderful job of developing students and helping them reach their academic and athletic goals. The rigors academics coupled with the amazing support of teachers and academic faculty in the learning centre were vital to helping me get into my first choice college. As well as developing in the classroom I developed athletically as well. The athletic programs at McCallie are top notch. The soccer coaches at McCallie played an instrumental role in helping me achieve my goal of playing college soccer. My favorite part about the school is easily the community. McCallie really stresses the importance of honor, truth, and duty as well as the importance of brotherhood. I have made lifelong friends during my time at McCallie which have impacted me in many positive ways. Overall McCallie is a great place and is well work the investment.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Logan Russell
53/10/2018
McCallie has superb academics and a full slate of sports and arts activities. In addition, it strongly focuses on personal development of the students, including leadership training, spiritual growth, integrity, and a vision for community involvement. Highly recommended.
- Posted by Parent - Robert Berman
52/25/2017
This school is amazing. It features an all-you-can eat buffet lunch and optional breakfast and dinner. Although expensive, its academics and athletics are one of a kind.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - S Brown
55/17/2016
Mccallie School is truly excellent for highly-qualified students. It provides them with a tough curriculum and a high amount of pressure to do well. For students that are average, or, God help them, below average, Mccallie is not ideal. Mccallie, like many other top private schools, is a mile run. Students are either fit enough to start the race and end up fitter and better, or they cramp halfway through, try every coping mechanism from marijuana and giving up to cocaine and insomnia, and burn out before arriving at their parent's household, shamefaced, and ready for public schooling. As a student, I highly, highly recommend Mccallie school to determined, competitive, and tough kids who can make it. For the bottom 75%, it isn't worth the money and may not benefit them at all.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gdodd
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