Transitions At Bass serves 20 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Transitions At Bass ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Transitions At Bass's student population of 20 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every Student Known
School Rankings
The diversity score of Transitions At Bass is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
80%
21%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Transitions At Bass often compared to?
Transitions At Bassis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Alternative Learning Center, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Transitions At Bass?
The graduation rate of Transitions At Bass is 20%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Transitions At Bass?
20 students attend Transitions At Bass.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Transitions At Bass students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transitions At Bass?
Transitions At Bass has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Transitions At Bass offer ?
Transitions At Bass offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Transitions At Bass part of?
Transitions At Bass is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Transitions At Bass located?
Transitions At Bass is located in the Urbandale Nations neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Urbandale Nations.
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