School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (99-00)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
3 teachers
School Rankings
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
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 Statewide Testing
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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