Serving 110 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center's student population of 110 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1698 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
80%
21%
White
9%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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 is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is ranked #1698 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
110 students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center located?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is located in the Urbandale Nations neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Urbandale Nations.
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