Transitions at Bass

MNPS Special / Alternative Program

MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Grades 11–12 · The Nations / Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN

About Transitions at Bass

Transitions at Bass is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in The Nations / Sylvan Park, serving grades 11–12 in Davidson County.

This is a placement-based MNPS program rather than a school you apply to in the usual way: it has no attendance zone and no open application. Students arrive by referral or placement — through an IEP team, the district discipline process, or a credit-recovery referral — so the place to start is your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.

It enrolled 18 students in 2023-24.

For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.

Transitions at Bass is one of 14 schools this guide lists in The Nations / Sylvan Park and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.

Overview

School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program

Grades11–12

NeighborhoodThe Nations / Sylvan Park

CountyDavidson

CostFree public school

Academic Performance

Enrollment18 (2023-24)

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24 verify ↗

State letter grades are issued only to public, magnet, and charter schools. A blank grade here means the state does not grade this kind of school — not that the school scored poorly or that a grade is missing.

Data last checked: September 4, 2026

Tuition & Vouchers

TuitionFree — public

Transportation & Admissions

MNPS busingYes

Walk-in enrollmentYes

Application requiredNo

UniformsNo

Contact & Details

Address5200 Delaware Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209

Phone(615) 298-3278

WebsiteOfficial site ↗

Questions families ask

Do I need to apply to Transitions at Bass?

Transitions at Bass is a placement-based MNPS program. Students arrive by referral or placement, not by open application, so start with your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.

How much does Transitions at Bass cost?

Nothing. Transitions at Bass is a free public school.

Is there a school bus to Transitions at Bass?

Yes. MNPS busing is available for Transitions at Bass.

Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.

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