W. A. Bass Adult Program serves 309 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. A. Bass Adult Program's student population of 309 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Known
School Rankings
The diversity score of W. A. Bass Adult Program is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
33%
16%
Black
48%
20%
White
16%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W. A. Bass Adult Program?
309 students attend W. A. Bass Adult Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of W. A. Bass Adult Program students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does W. A. Bass Adult Program offer ?
W. A. Bass Adult Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. A. Bass Adult Program part of?
W. A. Bass Adult Program is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is W. A. Bass Adult Program located?
W. A. Bass Adult Program is located in the Urbandale Nations neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Urbandale Nations.
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