How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Portland High School | R T Fisher Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portland, TN | Gallatin, TN |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 127 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Portland High School | R T Fisher Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,062 | $11,062 |
| District | Sumner County | Sumner County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Portland High School | R T Fisher Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.4% | 62.2% |
| African American | 5.3% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Portland High School | R T Fisher Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 383.7:1 | 63.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 69.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 150 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.