New Directions Alternative School in Covington, LA, serves an all鈥揵oys student body in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 10 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, supported by one teacher.
The student population includes 50 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in this rural alternative school.
New Directions Alternative School operates as a nonsectarian program without religious affiliation or membership in school associations.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Directions Alternative School?
The application deadline for New Directions Alternative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to New Directions Alternative School is Christ Episcopal School (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
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(985) 892-1831
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