New Directions Community School Of Orlando is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺ducational alternative school serving grades 7 through 12 in a suburban area of Orlando, FL.
The school enrolls 83 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 17:1, supported by 5 teaching staff.
Approximately 97% of the student body identify as students of color, reflecting diversity within the suburban community.
New Directions Community School Of Orlando operates without religious affiliation and is not part of any membership association.
The school is located near other private options in Orlando, including Generation Z Academy and Spellman Prep School, offering families alternative secondary education choices.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Directions Community School Of Orlando?
The application deadline for New Directions Community School Of Orlando is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(407) 223-4563
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(407) 223-4563
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(407) 434-9988
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(407) 630-5437
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 630-5437
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(407) 969-0700
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(407) 969-0700
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
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Rank:
7/
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