Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20% in TN)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
77%
21%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center often compared to?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Alternative Learning Center, Transitions At Bass by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
26 students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center offer ?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center part of?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
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