School Overview
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.
122
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R T Fisher Alternative
Demographic Student Count
White56
Hispanic11
Black47
Two or More8
  • White
    56 (45.9 %)
  • Black
    47 (38.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.6 %)
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: Sumner County
Phone: (615)451-6558
Website: http://rtf.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 31
Grade 11 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for R T Fisher Alternative
Grade Student Count
Grade 31
Grade 41
Grade 53
Grade 67
Grade 79
Grade 826
Grade 923
Grade 1031
Grade 1121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for R T Fisher Alternative
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3528.7%
Male8771.3%