W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center

5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
110 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1698 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
37%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
10%
15%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
21%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
57%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
7%
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
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.

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 (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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