Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Summary:

Johnson Alternative Learning Center is a small public high school in Nashville, Tennessee that serves grades 5-12 with a student population of 141 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American (62.41%) and Hispanic (26.95%) student body, with smaller percentages of White (8.51%) and Asian (1.42%) students.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Johnson Alternative Learning Center consistently underperforms academically compared to the state and Davidson County averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.3% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in TNReady/Biology I, compared to 15.9% in Davidson County and 36.5% statewide. The school ranks very low among Tennessee high schools, placing 371st out of 374 schools and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This low performance is consistent across different student subgroups.

Interestingly, the racial composition of Johnson Alternative Learning Center has shifted over the past three school years, with the percentage of African American students decreasing from 77.27% to 62.41%, while the percentage of Hispanic students increased from 18.18% to 26.95%. When compared to nearby schools like Hillsboro High and STEM Prep High School, Johnson Alternative Learning Center consistently underperforms academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that it may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public 5-12

1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210

(615) 749-3067

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.8%

Hispanic:

28.2%

White:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson Alternative Learning Center ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 27 ranked high schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Johnson Alternative Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.8%), Hispanic (28.2%), White (13.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson Alternative Learning Center is 8, which is the 4^th best among 27 high schools in the Davidson County School District. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnson Alternative Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson Alternative Learning Center 390^th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Johnson Alternative Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Rank History for African American students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.88	284^th	284	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.16	390^th	392	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.75	330^th	337	2.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.78	365^th	366	0.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.70	225^th	240	6.3%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, December 24, 2020

Administration is absolutely the poorest I’ve ever experienced during my 15 years as an educator! The principal has the other administrators do his job, and he stays in his office all day long. He doesn’t respond to emails, phone calls, or texts from his staff, and he is RACIST! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	10	72	1	10	1	0	94
2015	5	60	0	9	0	1	75
2016	5	56	1	8	0	0	70
2017	18	126	3	31	0	5	183
2018	12	70	0	22	0	0	104
2019	8	50	0	26	1	1	86
2020	18	73	2	36	0	4	133
2021	3	25	1	17	0	0	46
2022	2	34	0	8	0	0	44
2023	12	88	2	38	0	1	141
2024	16	63	1	33	1	3	117

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	94	10.0	9.4	93.6
2015	75	15.0	5.0	96
2016	70	13.0	5.3	82.9
2017	183	16.0	11.4	n/a
2018	104	17.0	6.1	n/a
2019	86	11.0	7.8	n/a
2020	133	8.0	16.6	n/a
2021	46	21.5	2.1	n/a
2022	44	17.6	2.4	n/a
2023	141	20.0	7.0	n/a
2024	117	14.5	8.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	94	10.0	9.4	93.6
2015	75	15.0	5.0	96
2016	70	13.0	5.3	82.9
2017	183	16.0	11.4	n/a
2018	104	17.0	6.1	n/a
2019	86	11.0	7.8	n/a
2020	133	8.0	16.6	n/a
2021	46	21.5	2.1	n/a
2022	44	17.6	2.4	n/a
2023	141	20.0	7.0	n/a
2024	117	14.5	8.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,795 (8.2%)	$30,258 (88.3%)	$34,272
2020	$1,404 (6.8%)	$18,538 (89.7%)	$20,665
2021	$6,184 (17.5%)	$28,642 (80.9%)	$35,390

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	141	64%
African American	50	88	76%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	26	38	46.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	12	50%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)			TNReady English Language Arts (2024)			TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)		TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)			TNReady US History (2024)			TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)			TNReady Geometry (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)	TNReady Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 10th Grade	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II 12th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson Alternative Learning Center	Public	5-12	1200 2nd Ave South	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 749-3067	117	15	8.0		16 (13.7%)	63 (53.8%)	33 (28.2%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	5.2	390^th of 392 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)												5.3												5.9	5.0	6.3	5.9						9.1
Lead Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1035 1st Ave South	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 327-5422	486	41	11.8		32 (6.6%)	138 (28.4%)	309 (63.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	26.1	299^th of 392 public high schools	23.7%		26.7	292^nd of 384 public high schools	24.0%	7												28.0		25.6	14.7	13.2		13.0	14.3	75.0	5.4	11.2		24.6	23.9	18.7	18.5	32.4		27.5					$19,221	$3,742	$15,370
Hume - Fogg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 Broadway	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 291-6300	893	48	18.7		513 (57.4%)	149 (16.7%)	102 (11.4%)	99 (11.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.1%)	99.5	3^rd of 392 public high schools	99.2%		95.6	6^th of 384 public high schools	98.4%	3															92.3	92.3		90.0	93.9		74.3	89.0		81.3	80.0	94.6	94.6								$15,626	$1,667	$13,626
Nashville School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	1250 Foster AVE	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 291-6600	569	34	16.9		264 (46.4%)	204 (35.9%)	65 (11.4%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)	62.8	106^th of 392 public high schools	73.0%		54.9	140^th of 384 public high schools	63.5%	34											53.0	40.0		52.0	26.7	26.7	66.7	20.8	26.0	48.0	25.3	33.3		53.3	54.1	49.6	49.6	74.8		75.0					$15,999	$1,745	$13,845
STEM Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1252 Foster AVE	Nashville	37210	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 425-0050	502	18	27.8		116 (23.1%)	107 (21.3%)	271 (54.0%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45.2	198^th of 392 public high schools	49.5%		34.1	252^nd of 384 public high schools	34.4%	54							23.6	23.6				34.0		31.8				16.3	16.3		27.0	28.0	27.9		25.4	29.9	29.9	40.3		38.2					$17,915	$3,309	$13,582
Martin Luther King Junior School	Public, Magnet	7-12	613 17th Avenue North	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 329-8400	1,219	60	20.2		583 (47.8%)	384 (31.5%)	114 (9.4%)	101 (8.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (2.8%)	97.7	4^th of 392 public high schools	99.0%		96.2	4^th of 384 public high schools	99.0%		94.3	92.5	93.0	90.6	85.0	87.7					93.1			93.0	77.6	80.5		91.0	93.5		81.5	86.5		85.5	85.6	86.2	86.2							92.1	$15,069	$1,603	$13,084
East Nashville Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	110 Gallatin RD	Nashville	37206	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 262-6947	547	35	15.6		15 (2.7%)	490 (89.6%)	20 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.9%)	20.7	322^nd of 392 public high schools	17.9%		7.3	368^th of 384 public high schools	4.2%	46											15.9			15.8	8.0	8.0		18.0	17.8		26.3	25.7		14.1	14.1	20.1	20.1	18.5		18.5					$16,843	$2,267	$14,111
Pearl-Cohn High	Public, Magnet	9-12	904 26th Avenue North	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 329-8150	545	32	17.0		7 (1.3%)	479 (87.9%)	39 (7.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	7.1	382^nd of 392 public high schools	2.6%		3.9	383^rd of 384 public high schools	0.3%	1												13.3		13.0												5.4	5.4	21.2		20.3					$18,547	$3,061	$15,000
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	123 Douglas AVE	Nashville	37207	Davidson County	Davidson County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(615) 226-4484	467	24	19.4		22 (4.7%)	277 (59.3%)	157 (33.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	34.3	255^th of 392 public high schools	34.9%		33.8	255^th of 384 public high schools	33.6%								9.2	9.0	14.7	13.9			44.1	42.9										21.7	21.3	21.7	21.7	46.4		44.0	26.2	25.7			$19,308	$3,371	$15,828
Glencliff High School	Public	9-12	160 Antioch PIKE	Nashville	37211	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 333-5070	1,077	63	17.1		103 (9.6%)	192 (17.8%)	746 (69.3%)	30 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	10.8	361^st of 392 public high schools	7.9%		7.9	364^th of 384 public high schools	5.2%	3											75.0	7.3		11.7			64.3		6.0	26.1				8.9	8.2	14.9	14.8	21.2	10.0	13.3					$16,827	$2,016	$14,392

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Alternative Learning Center

How many students attend Johnson Alternative Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Johnson Alternative Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Johnson Alternative Learning Center?

Students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center are 54% African American, 28% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Johnson Alternative Learning Center in?

Davidson County

Is Johnson Alternative Learning Center a good school?

Johnson Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Tennessee high schools.

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