School Overview
The Tipton County Alternative Learning Center (TCALC), located in Covington, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who require a non-traditional approach to their schooling. Operating under the Tipton County School District, the center focuses on providing a structured and focused atmosphere for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer academic remediation, behavioral support, and a pathway to success that helps students stay on track for graduation while addressing the unique challenges that led to their placement in an alternative program.

The curriculum at TCALC is tailored to meet individual student needs, often utilizing credit recovery programs and personalized instruction to help learners earn necessary credits toward their diplomas. By maintaining a smaller teacher-to-student ratio, the center fosters a supportive community that emphasizes accountability, improved attendance, and the development of essential life and social skills. Ultimately, the Tipton County Alternative Learning Center serves as a vital bridge for students, aiming to empower them to overcome academic obstacles and successfully transition back to their home schools or move forward into post-secondary opportunities.
71
Total Students
12.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic5
Black26
Two or More1
  • White
    39 (54.9 %)
  • Black
    26 (36.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tipton County
Phone: (901)475-3502
Website: http://www.tipton-county.com/alc
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 16

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 31
Grade 42
Grade 64
Grade 79
Grade 87
Grade 917
Grade 105
Grade 1110
Grade 1216
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2028.2%
Male5171.8%