R T FISHER ALTERNATIVE

R T Fisher Alternative is a public school that is part of the Sumner County school district, located in Gallatin, TN with about 114 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, R T Fisher Alternative has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

R.T. Fisher Alternative School, located in Gallatin, Tennessee, is part of the Sumner County School District and serves as a specialized educational environment for students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The school is dedicated to providing a structured and supportive atmosphere designed to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the institution aims to keep students on track for graduation while addressing their unique social and emotional needs.

The school operates with a mission to foster student success through personalized instruction and proactive intervention. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, R.T. Fisher emphasizes accountability and personal growth, preparing students to either return to their home schools or successfully transition into post-secondary life. Through its partnership with the Sumner County school system, the faculty works closely with families and administrators to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to improve their academic performance and develop the discipline required for future success.

For more information, contact R T Fisher Alternative at (615) 451-6558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

455 North Boyers
Gallatin, TN 37066
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R T FISHER ALTERNATIVE is a public school in Gallatin, TN with about 114 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sumner County
Total Students:
114
Teachers:
18.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 114 students

White
60.5%
Black or African American
28.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
27.2%
Male
72.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.