A+
Excellent
95/100

W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5200 Delaware AVE, Nashville, TN 37209
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 0% · Math 25% proficient · 82nd percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
110
Students
enrolled
7.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%82/100math 82nd percentile among Tennessee high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +59 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency25% (−1 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 5200 Delaware AVE
City Nashville
ZIP Code 37209
District 4703180
NCES School ID 470318000299
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37209

Understanding the community around W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,898
Per Capita Income $48,832
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.1%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $453,500
Median Rent $1,503
Owner-Occupied 45.5%
Renter-Occupied 54.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 62.7%
Female 37.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 80.0%
White 9.1%
Hispanic/Latino 10.0%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 110
Teachers (FTE) 14.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center?
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center has 110 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1.
What grades does W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center serve?
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center receive per student?
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center receives $17,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center in 37209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$551,423
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,838
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
54.5%

Other Schools in 37209

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026