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Johnson Alternative Learning Center

1200 2nd Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37210

About Johnson Alternative Learning Center

Johnson Alternative Learning Center is a public alternative high school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is run by Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). The school is for students in grades 9–12 who do better in a smaller, more supportive learning environment where they get individualized instruction that meets their academic and personal needs. The school has a modified curriculum that includes core subjects, career and life skills. There is one teacher for every eight students at Johnson Alternative Learning Center. About 3% of students are good at reading and math (ELA). The school is focused on helping students catch up, build skills, and get ready to meet graduation requirements, as these results show. The state and local governments give Johnson Alternative Learning Center money to run as a public alternative school. The students take SAT tests in Tennessee. People usually think of Johnson Alternative Learning Center as a place with small classes, one-on-one teaching, and a commitment to helping students who need different ways to learn succeed.

Johnson Alternative Learning Center Contact Information

Address

1200 2nd Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37210

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Phone

(615) 749-3067

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 3%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 3% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
117
Total Students
$59505
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 215 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Johnson Alternative Learning Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.68%
Asian 0.85%
Hispanic 28.21%
Black 53.85%
Two+ Races 2.56%
Native Am. 0.85%
White
13.68%
Asian
0.85%
Hispanic
28.21%
Black
53.85%
Two+ Races
2.56%
Native Am.
0.85%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 117
30.77%
36 Female
69.23%
81 Male

Student Population

117 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

58 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Johnson Alternative Learning Center is part of a district-wide redesign of alternative learning programs in Metro Nashville Public Schools. The new name for these programs will be A.C.E. Centers, which will focus on academic support, social-emotional learning, and helping students succeed.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is the Johnson Alternative Learning Center?

Ans. It is a public high school for students in grades 9–12.

Q2. How many students are there for every teacher at Johnson Alternative Learning Center?

Ans. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 8:1, which means that each student gets their own instruction.

Q3. What kinds of classes are available?

Ans. The school offers basic academic classes, career and life skills classes, and programs to help students who are struggling.

Q4. How well are students doing in math and reading?

Ans. About 3% of students are good at math and 3% at reading (ELA).

Q5. Do students take tests in Tennessee?

Ans. Yes, as part of their graduation requirements, students have to take state tests in Tennessee.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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