(Aired Thu 5/22/25)
This week, all of the seniors in the first class to graduate from Chattanooga Prep received their diplomas on time.
Two months ago, new leadership came on board at the all-boys public charter school in the Highland Park neighborhood.
At that time, graduation day seemed in doubt amid headlines about teachers without proper licenses and hiring practices at the school - and an official recommendation to revoke the school’s charter status.
Instead, Chattanooga Prep was placed under probationary status by Hamilton County Schools - and after a review of courses, all the seniors were allowed to graduate.
Troy Kemp is CEO - and Chad Everett is vice president of schools - for Prep Public Schools, which runs Chattanooga Prep and Knoxville Prep.
