McCallie School

McCallie School

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Type: Private / Independent Boys’ School (Boarding & Day)
Grades: 6th through 12th (plus postgraduate)
Enrollment: ~992 students

Overview

McCallie School is a historic, college-preparatory all-boys school founded in 1905. It offers both day and boarding options on a large, scenic campus, cultivating intellectual growth, character, leadership, and a strong moral compass. The school’s mission emphasizes honor, scholarship, and service, guided by a student-administered Honor Code.

McCallie supports a rigorous academic program with over 150 courses in multiple disciplines, including engineering, animation, biotechnology, and more. Students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a wide array of advanced placement offerings. Beyond academics, the school fosters growth through its leadership programs, outdoor experiences, athletics, arts, and experiential learning.

What Makes the School Unique

• All-Boys Environment: Specifically structured to support boys’ academic, emotional, and character development from middle school through high school.

• Honor System: A self-governed Honor Code that builds trust, integrity, and accountability among students.

• Boarding & Day Options: Students in grades 9–12 (and postgraduate) can live on campus, while younger students attend as day students.

• Wide-Ranging Academics: Includes over 150 course offerings across nine disciplines, with 18 AP options and advanced labs for innovation, research, and media.

• Outstanding Facilities: The 140-acre campus includes a center for animation and video, an engineering lab, a cell research lab, and modern athletic facilities.

• Strong Athletics & Activities: Offers 17 varsity sports, a large stadium, indoor/outdoor sports facilities, and a vibrant extracurricular life.

• Global & Diverse Community: Students come from many U.S. states and countries; approximately 45% of high school students board, and a portion are international.

• Robust Financial Aid: Provides significant assistance — tens of millions awarded annually — to make the school more accessible.

Contact Information

Address:
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Phone:
(423) 493-5631

Website:
www.mccallie.org