Hamblen County Alternative School

School Overview
Hamblen County Alternative School, located in Morristown, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to provide structured support for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school functions under the umbrella of the Hamblen County Department of Education, focusing on students who require a different approach to instruction, behavior management, or credit recovery. By offering a smaller, more focused academic atmosphere, the program aims to help students meet state standards and stay on track toward graduation despite the challenges they may have faced in their home schools.

The school prioritizes a disciplined and personalized educational experience, often integrating social-emotional support with core academic curriculum. The facility at 376 Snyder Road acts as a bridge for students, fostering a climate conducive to behavioral improvement and academic success. By providing these alternative pathways, the Hamblen County school system ensures that students within the district have the necessary resources and individualized attention required to overcome barriers to their education and successfully transition back to a traditional school setting or complete their high school requirements.
43
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamblen County Alternative School
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic16
Two or More5
  • White
    22 (51.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (37.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (11.6%)
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: Hamblen County
Phone: (423)585-3785
Website: http://mbas.hcboe.net/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 43
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamblen County Alternative School
Grade Student Count
Grade 21
Grade 51
Grade 67
Grade 74
Grade 85
Grade 94
Grade 108
Grade 115
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamblen County Alternative School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1023.3%
Male3376.7%