R T Fisher Alternative
Tel:
(615)451-6558
- R T Fisher Alternative serves 105 students in grades 1-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%.
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R T Fisher Alternative places among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- R T Fisher Alternative's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Total Students | 105 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- R T Fisher Alternative's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of R T Fisher Alternative is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TN) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 10% |
| Black | 26% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 63% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sumner County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R T Fisher Alternative is Sumner County Middle College High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joe Shafer Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benny C. Bills Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gallatin Benny C. Bills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
0.6 miles
1030 Union School Rd
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)451-6577 0.6 PK-5 742 - Gallatin Joe Shafer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 677 students
0.6 miles
240 Albert Gallatin Bl
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-9100 0.6 6-8 677 - Gallatin Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
0.7 miles
516 Carson St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-0737 0.7 PK-5 533 - Gallatin Sumner County Middle College High School Grades: 11-12 | 33 students
0.8 miles
1480 Nashville Pk, Wood Campus
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)230-3470 0.8 11-12 33 - Gallatin Vena Stuart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 686 students
1.0 miles
780 Hart St
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615)452-1486 1.0 PK-5 686
School Reviews
| 2 This school has helped me realize that it is important to follow the rules and not be in trouble all the time.The teachers are great they have also helped me realize that just because i made a few bad decisions doesnt make me a bad child i know that i made a mistake and now im paying for it i have learned alot the 28 days ive been there. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Gilpi |
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