W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center

5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
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Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : <50% (Top 20% in TN)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
<50%
28%
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(18-19)
≤20%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
77%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center often compared to?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Alternative Learning Center, Transitions At Bass by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
26 students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center offer ?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center part of?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is part of Davidson County School District.

School Reviews

4   9/8/2021
I would like to say, I would not be where I am today if it were not for this program. It may not be perfect, but the opportunity to receive a High School Diploma was a huge achievement for me. Thank you!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Christopher

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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