New Direction (Closed 2025)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (99-00)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
3 teachers

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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Direction part of?
New Direction is part of Shelby County School District.

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