Summary: Learning is guided by teachers and advisors who see their work as a calling and who care first and foremost about their boys. Boys are inspired to give their best effort because they know and feel that passion. The comprehensive and challenging curriculum is carefully designed to develop the skills, knowledge, habits, and mindsets needed to thrive and lead in today’s dynamic world. Boys have unique ways of learning and developing. Everything we do at McCallie is customized to make boys’ learning exciting, engaging, and efficient. We carefully study research about how boys’ brains are wired and how they learn. Classrooms are active, hands-on, and often messy, with opportunities for movement, collaboration, and crashing into ideas—and sometimes even each other.

Department Director Sumner McCallie

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 14

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 125

Number of AP Courses Offered: 18

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 88.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
https://www.mccallie.org/academics/upper-school/curriculum-guide

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Peer Tutoring
• Study Skills Assistance
• Subject Tutoring
• Writing Center
• ADD/ADHD Support

English

• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Honors
• Literature
• Poetry
• Composition
• AP English Literature
• American Literature

History

• European History
• Honors
• United States History
• World History
• African History

Foreign Languages

• Chinese-Mandarin
• German
• Greek
• Italian
• Latin
• Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

• Ethics
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• The Bible
• World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Psychology

Sciences

• Anatomy
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Health
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Psychology

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Functions
• Geometry
• Honors Math
• Probability
• Statistics
• Trigonometry
• Pre-Calculus

Computer Studies

• Computer Science
• Robotics
• Graphic Design

Music

• Band
• Choral Music
• Individual Instructions

Performing / Visual Arts

• Acting
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Metal
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Production
• Publications
• Screenwriting
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• 3-D Art

Special Programs

• Community Service
• Independent Study
• Internships
• Leadership
• Outdoor Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Physical Education
• Robotics
• Public Speaking
• Student Council
• Science Research
• Digital Design

Distinctive or New Programs

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Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 6

Average Students Per Dorm: 55

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 6

Dorm Amenities

• Laundry Facilities
• Lounge
• Vending Machines
• Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

329 boys are living on campus with 65+ faculty members and their families. While there is not a full game room in each dorm, there is a fully equipped game room located in the SAC (Student Activities Center).

Student Life

With a huge selection of both on-campus and off-campus activities, day and boarding students at McCallie are never without something to do. From performances and intramural competitions to social and service activities with Girls Preparatory School (GPS), and weekend trips to activities in Chattanooga and the surrounding region, boys stay engaged and connected. To fuel boys' cooperative and competitive spirits, we also offer more than 40 intramural competitions in every sport and pursuit imaginable. McCallie is a place where learning doesn't stop at the classroom door, and our commitment to our founding values means that service to others is valued deeply, and the opportunities to pursue service stretch from our neighborhood to the other side of the world.

Facilities

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Other Facilities

• 6-Indoor Courts | Lake/Outdoor Pool
• Indoor Golf facility with Trackman | The CAVE
• Innovation Lab
• Multimedia Center | Gameroom

Clubs & Organizations

• Amnesty International
• Chess Club
• Community Service
• Debate Club
• Diversity Club
• Dorm Proctors
• Drama Club
• Environmental Club
• FCA
• Foreign Language Clubs
• Habitat for Humanity
• Honor Council
• International Club
• Investment Club
• Literary Magazine
• Math Club
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• National Honor Society
• Newspaper
• Peer Tutoring
• Photography Club
• Quiz Bowl
• Science Bowl
• Scouting
• Skateboarding Club
• Student Activities
• Student Government
• Student Publications
• Theater Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
• Young Democrats
• Young Republicans
• Robotics
• Ultimate Frisbee
• GSA
• Outdoor Activities

Summary: Our varsity athletes compete at the highest levels, regularly playing for and winning regional and state championships, along with top national rankings in sports like track and field, wrestling, rowing, and soccer. We're a school that's passionate about athletics for much more than the glory of victory. We believe strongly that a vibrant athletic program is part of our mission as a school to develop young men who are ready to lead and thrive in the world beyond McCallie. McCallie offers 17 varsity athletics and more than 60 student-led organizations and clubs. Students interested in the fine arts can choose between 20 classes and subjects, and far more than half the student body participates in one of the two annual musical productions, Candlelight before the Christmas holidays and the spring musical production with Girls Preparatory School.

Arts Department Director: Michael Ake

Athletics Department Director: Kenneth Sholl

Notable Achievements: TSSAA DII-AA Baseball State Champions (1976, 2014, 2022) TSSAA DII-AA Bowling State Champions (2005, 2006, 2008, 2010) TSSAA DII-AA Cross Country State Champions (2001, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); State Runner Up (2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018) TSSAA DII-AA Football State Champions (2001, 2019, 2020, 2021) TSSAA DII-AA Golf State Champions (2002, 2010, 2011) TSSAA DII-AA Lacrosse State Champions (1996, 1997, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2022) TSSAA DII-AA Soccer State Champions (1971, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1999, 2017, 2019); State Runner Up (2000, 2010, 2018) TSSAA DII-AA Tennis State Champions (1976, 1977, 1991, 1994, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023) TSSAA DII-AA Swimming & Diving State Champions (1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2019, 2020, 2023); State Runner Up (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2021, 2022) TSSAA DII-AA Track & Field State Champions (2021); State Runner Up (1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2013, 2022, 2023) The wrestling program at McCallie has produced more than 60 State Champions since 2000.

Arts

• Acting
• Design
• Directing
• Drama
• Drawing
• Film and Video
• Graphic Design
• Journalism
• Metal
• Painting
• Photography
• Pottery
• Production
• Publications
• Screenwriting
• Studio Art
• Theater Arts
• 3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowling
• Crew
• Cross Country Running
• Diving
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Basketball
• Canoeing
• Cheerleading
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Martial Arts
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Robotics

Summary: https://www.mccallie.org/academics/college-counseling

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99.0%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	580	570
75th percentile	690	710

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Notable Alumni

Summary: McCallie School offers a nationally recognized college and life preparatory education but also equally high-caliber summer programs which are both enjoyable and enriching for its participants (and comforting for their parents). Campers can choose enrichment, sports, or leadership camps. McCallie offers seven boarding camps and 18-day camp options. Campers range in age from five years old and up. They develop new skills, hone old ones, learn the value of teamwork and cooperation. Most importantly, they have fun! Excellent facilities, caring professional adults, and enthusiastic counselors result in a great McCallie summer experience to be enjoyed and remembered for years to come.

Department Director: Mike Wood

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 7.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 24,000

Current Endowment Amount: $155,000,000