The unusual final year of Chattanooga Prep's inaugural class — and proof that the right environment can change lives, even when everything hangs in the balance.

The unusual final year of Chattanooga Prep's inaugural class — and proof that the right environment can change lives, even when everything hangs in the balance.

Fifty Seniors. One Family.

Fifty Seniors.
One Family.

Redefining the Standard

Redefining
the Standard

You never doubted. They never quit. Come see what we built together.

The Odds Were Never in Their Favor.

"The problem in Chattanooga is that kids celebrate high school like they got their Masters degree.

We have to change the standard of what success looks like."

— Joe Banks, Dean of Students

The Hero Effect

When one boy from the inner city goes to college, he changes the trajectory for his siblings, his block, and his entire zip code.

100%

College Acceptance

$2.9 Million

in Total Scholarships

87%

First-Generation
College Students

2024 & 2025

2024 &
2025

State Basketball Champions

State Basketball
Champions

The People Behind the Story.

"To break the cycle, you have to change the standard. I could have been a statistic, but I'm not. I'm proud of myself. I tell myself that everyday."

Akeem

Inaugural Senior Class Student

"This inaugural class is the foundation, the trailblazers

Troy F. Kemp Sr.

CEO

"The world saw a statistic. We saw the standard."

Ted and Kelly Alling

Founders

"To break the cycle, you have to change the standard. I could have been a statistic, but I'm not. I'm proud of myself. I tell myself that everyday."

Akeem

Inaugural Senior Class Student

"This inaugural class is the foundation, the trailblazers, and the proof that a bold vision works."

Troy F. Kemp Sr.

CEO

"The world saw a statistic. We saw the standard."

Ted and Kelly Alling

Founders

"To break the cycle, you have to change the standard. I could have been a statistic, but I'm not. I'm proud of myself. I tell myself that everyday."

Akeem

Inaugural Senior Class Student

"This inaugural class is the foundation, the trailblazers, and the proof that a bold vision works."

Troy F. Kemp Sr.

CEO

"The world saw a statistic. We saw the standard."

Ted and Kelly Alling

Founders