Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Directions Academy
About the School
- New Directions Academy serves 16 students in grades 8-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
- The student:teacher of New Directions Academy is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Directions Academy?
The application deadline for New Directions Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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