About the School
- New Directions Alternative School in Covington, LA, serves an all–boys student body in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 10 students with a student–teacher 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Private 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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
116 N Monroe St
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 670 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students
All-boys (Catholic)
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School (Episcopal)
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 9
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
116 N Monroe St
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 1,010 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
William Pitcher Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Jefferson Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3021
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28528 Highway 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-6292
2.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Covington High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73030 Lion Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3422
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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