Overview

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: 7:1

Average Class Size: 13

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 126

Number of AP Courses Offered: 18

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 63.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

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

Learning Support

• Learning Center
• Learning Differences Support
• 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

• A

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

• McCallie students adhere to a student-run and governed honor system: The Honor Code. The Honor Code requires all McCallie students to act honorably, to tell the truth, and to perform one’s own duty.

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

• All-Weather Track
• Baseball Field
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Football Field
• Indoor Basketball Court
• Indoor Climbing Wall
• Indoor Pool
• Pool
• Sand Volleyball Court
• Technology Center
• Volleyball Court
• Squash Court
• Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Weight Room
• Athletic Fields
• Outdoor Track
• Turf Fields
• Rowing Facility
• Lacrosse Field

Other Facilities

• 6-Indoor Tennis Courts | Lake/Outdoor Pool | Indoor Golf Facility with Trackman | The CAVE (Center for Animation, Video, and Entertainment) | Innovation Lab | Multimedia Center | Gameroom | Rowing Center | 8-Court Squash Center

Clubs & Organizations

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, 2010) TSSAA DII-AA Cross Country State Champions (2001, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023); State Runner-Up (2000, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2017, 2018) TSSAA DII-AA Football State Champions (2001, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023) 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, 2024); State Runner-Up (2000, 2010, 2018) 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, 2024); State Runner-Up (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2021, 2022) TSSAA DII-AA Tennis State Champions (1976, 1977, 1991, 1994, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) TSSAA DII-AA Track & Field State Champions (2021, 2024); 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
• Mountain Biking
• Rock Climbing
• Soccer
• Squash
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Recreational Sports

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Cheerleading
• Hiking
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Weight Lifting
• Outdoor Activities
• Beach Volleyball
• Trail Running
• Disc Golf
• Backpacking
• Robotics
• Paintball

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

Notable Alumni

Summary: McCallie School provides a nationally acclaimed college and life preparatory education, complemented by exceptional summer programs that are both engaging and educational for participants—and reassuring for parents. Campers can select from enrichment, sports, or leadership camps, with options including seven boarding camps and 18-day sessions. Participants, ranging from age five and up, cultivate new skills, refine existing ones, and learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration—all while having a blast! Supported by excellent facilities, dedicated professionals, and enthusiastic counselors, McCallie offers a summer experience that is both memorable and enriching, cherished for years to come.

Department Director: Rodney Stoker

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 7.0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 24,000

Current Endowment Amount: $166,551,372