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#1159 of 1,786 schools in TN
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 2nd Ave South, Nashville, TN 37210
- Math 5% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 5% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Johnson Alternative Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,343
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Templeton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 5–12 | 0.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Hermitage HallPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Hume - Fogg HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 893 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #84 of 154
- District spending per student
- $17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Alternative Learning Center is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Johnson Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 117 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,159 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Alternative Learning Center
What grades does Johnson Alternative Learning Center serve?
Johnson Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnson Alternative Learning Center?
Johnson Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Alternative Learning Center is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Alternative Learning Center rank in TN?
Johnson Alternative Learning Center ranks #1,159 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Johnson Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Johnson Alternative Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Alternative Learning Center has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Johnson Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, Johnson Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Johnson Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 749-3067
- Area population (ZIP 37210)
- 17,116
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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