New Direction

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (99-00)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
3 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of New Direction by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(99-00)
n/a
1%
Asian
(99-00)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(99-00)
n/a
1%
Black
(99-00)
14%
36%
White
(99-00)
86%
61%
Hawaiian
(99-00)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(99-00)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (99-00)
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
3%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New Direction?
78 students attend New Direction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Direction students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What grades does New Direction offer ?
New Direction offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Direction part of?
New Direction is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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