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Warren County Alternative Academy
High School · Warren County · Mcminnville, TN
A high school in Mcminnville, TN where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 N. Spring ST, Mcminnville, TN 37110
- Math 6% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Warren County Alternative Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 9% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Warren County Alternative Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,307/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcminnville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,135
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren ConnectEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Warren County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,845 | 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.
Warren County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Warren County Alternative Academy is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren County Alternative Academy
Warren County Alternative Academy is a public high school in Mcminnville, TN, part of Warren County, serving approximately 34 students in grades 6th-12th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren County Alternative Academy
What grades does Warren County Alternative Academy serve?
Warren County Alternative Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Warren County Alternative Academy?
Warren County Alternative Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren County Alternative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren County Alternative Academy is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warren County Alternative Academy rank in TN?
Warren County Alternative Academy ranks #1,741 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Warren County Alternative Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren County Alternative Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Warren County Alternative Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren County Alternative Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Warren County Alternative Academy a charter school?
No, Warren County Alternative Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren County Alternative Academy a Title I school?
No, Warren County Alternative Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Warren County
- Phone
- (931) 473-8723
- Area population (ZIP 37110)
- 33,772
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 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.
- 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 37110; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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