A Beacon for the Arts

Admissions Overview
How to Apply
Application Steps for 2025-2026: The choice application will close on the date designated by Hamilton County Schools. To view this information in poster form in English and Spanish, click here.
Keep readingAudition Dates
Auditions are a requirement for admission into CCA. After submitting an application through Hamilton County Schools, parents/guardians will be contacted with an audition date by the Dean of Fine Arts, Vincent Hale. Students may only audition for one…
Keep readingFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I find out more about the school? Visit our school’s main website by going to cca.hcde.org. What is the school’s policy on uniforms? See our student handbook by visiting cca.hcde.org and clicking For Students. Can I…
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School tours are available this 2025-2026 school year one Tuesday a month from September – May at 9:30 a.m. You can complete a google form by clicking on the button below or call our front office at 423-498-7365.…
Keep readingWhat is CCA?
Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, or CCA, is a fine arts magnet school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Part of the Hamilton County public school system, CCA combines rigorous arts training with an equally challenging academic program for…
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