Johnson Alternative Learning Center

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141 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Johnson Alternative Learning Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, operates as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) system. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative educational environment for middle school students who require a different approach to learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Its mission is to support students in academic recovery, personal development, and behavioral growth by offering a structured atmosphere that prioritizes individualized attention and goal-oriented instruction.

The center focuses on helping students get back on track so they can eventually return to their zoned schools or successfully transition to high school. By utilizing a smaller, more focused learning environment, the staff at Johnson works to identify and address the specific barriers that may be hindering a student's progress. Through targeted academic support and a commitment to restorative practices, the school aims to foster a positive, productive culture that encourages students to improve their attendance, academic performance, and personal accountability.

141

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	38
Black	88
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
88 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
38 (27.0 %)
White
12 (8.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)749-3067
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/johnson-alternative-learning-center-mnps-middle/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	4
Grade 7	8
Grade 8	26
Grade 9	19
Grade 10	28
Grade 11	29
Grade 12	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	44	31.2%
Male	97	68.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)