McCallie School
Overview
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.




Academics
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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Campus Life
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
Arts & Athletics
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
Graduates
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
Sean Ryan
Class of 2010
Olympic American athlete (competed in the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Summer Olympics in Men's 10 km Open Water Swimming)
Michael Bingham
Class of 2004
Olympic track and field medalist
Jon Meacham
Class of 1987
Pulitzer Prize winner, former editor of Newsweek, contributing editor at Time, and best-selling author
Zach Wamp
Class of 1976
Array
Marshall Fletcher McCallie
Class of 1963
United States ambassador to Namibia from 1993 until 1996 under President Bill Clinton
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Class of 1958
Former Governor of South Carolina
Ted Turner
Class of 1956
Array
Bill Brock
Class of 1949
Former United States Senator and Secretary of Labor
Pat Robertson
Class of 1946
Array
Summer Programs
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
McCallie Summer Camps
Description: McCallie offers seven boarding camps and 18-day camp options.
Director: Mike Wood
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2024-05-27
End Date: 2024-08-02
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/
Boarding: Both
Financial Aid Available: No
McCallie Sports Camp
Description: An action-oriented boarding camp for boys ages 9-14, up to rising 9th grade.
Director: Rodney Stoker
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2024-06-10
End Date: 2023-07-20
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/mccallie-sports-camps
Boarding: Boarding
Financial Aid Available: No
McCallie Day Camps
Description: McCallie Day Camp is designed to give boys knowledgeable skills in various activities while stressing the importance of character, teamwork, and cooperation.
Director:
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 2024-05-27
End Date: 2024-08-02
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/day-camps
Boarding: Day
Financial Aid Available: No
McCallie Boarding Camps
Description: In addition to Sports Camp, McCallie also offers a variety of other boarding camps including Father-Son Weekend, Leadership, Entrepreneur, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis Camps.
Director:
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 1970-01-01
End Date: 1970-01-01
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/boarding-camps
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Weekend Clinics
Description: McCallie Summer Camps are offering campers and their friends the opportunity to take part in some fun Clinics & weekend activities this Fall, Winter, and Spring!
Director:
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 1970-01-01
End Date: 1970-01-01
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Website: https://www.mccalliesummercamps.com/holidayweekend-camps
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 7.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: 24,000
Current Endowment Amount: $155,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Boys
Total Boarding: 329
Total Day: 648
Total Enrollment: 977
Boys: 977
Girls: 0
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 6-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $64,220
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $33,380
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 44.0%
Average Awarded: $20,600
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 7.0%
Average Merit Scholarship: $24,000
Current Endowment Amount: $155,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Hank Bramblet
Admissions Phone: (423) 624-8300
Fax: (423) 493-5426
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mccallie.org
Nearby Schools
- Darlington School - 56mi / 90 km
- The Webb School (TN) - 72mi / 116 km
- Riverside Preparatory Academy - 95mi / 152 km
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School - 106mi / 171 km
- Tallulah Falls School - 108mi / 174 km
- Indian Springs School - 145mi / 234 km







School Events
Friday Feb 09 2024 - Friday Feb 09 2024
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Friday Jan 19 2024 - Friday Jan 19 2024
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Friday Dec 01 2023 - Friday Dec 01 2023
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Monday Nov 13 2023 - Monday Nov 13 2023
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Friday Nov 03 2023 - Friday Nov 03 2023
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Friday Oct 27 2023 - Friday Oct 27 2023
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.
Monday Oct 16 2023 - Monday Oct 16 2023
08:45:00am - 04:00:00pm
Experience life as a McCallie student by attending an open house designed just for prospective boarders. Spend the day in our upper school meeting faculty, connecting with other students, getting a glimpse of our classrooms, dorms, and student life, and getting a first-hand experience of what it means to be a McCallie boarding student.