W. A. Bass Adult Program serves 283 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. A. Bass Adult Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
W. A. Bass Adult Program's student population of 283 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Known
School Rankings
The diversity score of W. A. Bass Adult Program is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
61%
21%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W. A. Bass Adult Program?
283 students attend W. A. Bass Adult Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W. A. Bass Adult Program students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does W. A. Bass Adult Program offer ?
W. A. Bass Adult Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. A. Bass Adult Program part of?
W. A. Bass Adult Program is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is W. A. Bass Adult Program located?
W. A. Bass Adult Program is located in the Urbandale Nations neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 5 other public schools located in Urbandale Nations.
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