Hamblen County Alternative School serves 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamblen County Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hamblen County Alternative School's student population of 56 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hamblen County Alternative School is 0.64, which is more 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)
(18-19)<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
13%
Black
9%
21%
White
45%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hamblen County Alternative School?
56 students attend Hamblen County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hamblen County Alternative School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamblen County Alternative School?
Hamblen County Alternative School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamblen County Alternative School offer ?
Hamblen County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamblen County Alternative School part of?
Hamblen County Alternative School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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