About us
WELCOME
STEM School Chattanooga is a public high school in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The school was founded in August 2012 as a platform school aimed to provide problem-based learning curriculum design aligned with Tennessee’s state standards with a focus on sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the arts. The school incorporates problem-based learning with an emphasis on core context learning and process skills to develop an innovative, critical thinking, and collaborative learning environment.
*Tennessee Reward School for Academic Performance*
*TN STEM Designated School: Highest Rated STEM School in the State of Tennessee*
*Top 4 Schools in the World for Impact Innovations at the 2025 Education Innovation Showcase*
*MIT’S FAB Foundation Leadership School in Digital Fabrication (1 of 2 in the Country)*
*America Achieves World Leading Learning School for Innovation (1 of 30 in the World)*
Mission
To develop and share a new paradigm for world-class education using technology as a gateway to cultivate students’ inquisitive nature, exercise innovation, think critically, and collaborate to become leaders who are self-sufficient learners with the same passion as Chattanooga’s Renaissance.
Student Perspective: (Created by STEM Students)
Dress Code
Uniform Ordering
Click here to learn more about our approved STEM uniform vendors and STEM spirit wear. Also, check out the updated Dress Code.
- Lands’ End apparel may be purchased online by visiting www.landsend.com/myschool. Order info and fit guides for Lands’ End are attached to this email as well.
- Educational Outfitters is located at 2273 Gunbarrel Rd. next to Office Depot. Items from this vendor may be purchased in-store or online. Please note, not all approved uniform items from Educational Outfitters are listed online. Online ordering: ABC Apparel
If you have any questions, please contact our front office administrative assistant, Amy Robinson (robinson_amy@hcde.org).
Meet the Principal
Dear Students, Families, and Community Partners,
Welcome to STEM School Chattanooga!
At STEM School Chattanooga, we believe education is not just about absorbing facts—it’s about asking bold questions, solving meaningful problems, and building the skills that shape the future. Our mission is to empower students through rigorous, project-based learning that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. From digital fabrication and coding to entrepreneurship and real-world projects, our students don’t just learn about the world—they actively shape it.
As principal, I am proud to lead a dedicated team of educators who are deeply committed to preparing students for success in college, career, and life. We strive to create an inclusive, innovative environment where each student is seen, supported, and challenged to grow.
Whether you are a current student, a prospective family, or a community partner, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the transformative work happening at STEM. We are proud to serve as a model of 21st-century education, recognized at both the state and national levels.
If you have questions, ideas, or would like to get involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for being a part of our STEM community—I look forward to another incredible year of Critical Thinking, Innovation, and Collaboration.
Warm regards,
Jim David
Principal
STEM School Chattanooga
School Tours
School Tours take place for prospective students and parents, educators, business and industry representatives, community members, and national and international guests.
Educators can schedule tours by contacting via email the principal, Jim David (David_J@hcde.org), or the Director of Learning for the STEM Innovation Hub, Michael Stone (mstone@pefchattanooga.org).
Tours for all other stakeholder groups can be arranged through Jim David (David_J@hcde.org).
School Tours for prospective students and parents take place most Mondays from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Tours must be scheduled through STEM by contacting the school at 423-531-6270, option 8 or email Amy Robinson (robinson_amy@hcde.org). Tours for prospective students and parents will begin in September each academic year and end in March.
