Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hamblen County Alternative School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamblen County Alternative School's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT
School Rankings
Hamblen County Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamblen County Alternative School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1648 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Hispanic
37%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamblen County Alternative School's ranking?
Hamblen County Alternative School is ranked #1648 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hamblen County Alternative School?
43 students attend Hamblen County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Hamblen County Alternative School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Hamblen County Alternative School offer ?
Hamblen County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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