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W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5200 Delaware AVE, Nashville, TN 37209
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 5-year record (2017–2021), then recovered 18 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where W.a. Bass 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,810
Median home value
$495,500
Median rent
$1,580/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
44.8%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transitions at BassEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| W. A. Bass Adult ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Old CockrillEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Mnps Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #76 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
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 1,786 schools in TN.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
What grades does W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center serve?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center rank in TN?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center ranks #1,109 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 298-3278
- Area population (ZIP 37209)
- 38,367
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 37209; 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, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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