New Directions Alternative Education serves 22 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
27%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
53%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Directions Alternative Education?
22 students attend New Directions Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Directions Alternative Education students are Black, and 27% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Directions Alternative Education?
New Directions Alternative Education has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is New Directions Alternative Education part of?
New Directions Alternative Education is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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