R T Fisher Alternative
122 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black | 47 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White56 (45.9 %)
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Black47 (38.5 %)
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Hispanic11 (9.0 %)
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Two or More8 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 35 | 28.7% |
| Male | 87 | 71.3% |