How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ridgedale Alternative School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville, TN |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 50 | 1,474 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.7:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ridgedale Alternative School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,187 | $11,187 |
| District | Knox County Schools | Knox County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ridgedale Alternative School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.0% | 57.2% |
| African American | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.0% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ridgedale Alternative School | West High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 72:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 18.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.