Baxter Alternative Learning Center serves 154 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
73%
21%
White
15%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Baxter Alternative Learning Center?
154 students attend Baxter Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Baxter Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baxter Alternative Learning Center?
Baxter Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Baxter Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Baxter Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Baxter Alternative Learning Center part of?
Baxter Alternative Learning Center is part of Davidson County School District.
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