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 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.: 11:1
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 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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Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
2 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covington Montessori School
Montessori School
116 N Monroe St
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
2.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Archbishop Hannan High School ![Archbishop Hannan High School Photo]( "Archbishop Hannan High School Photo")
(Catholic)
71324 Highway 1077
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 249-6363
3.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 705 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
917 S Jahncke Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-3200
5.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 867 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
2 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
St. Scholastica Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
122 S. Massachusetts
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-2540
2.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 553 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
80 Christwood Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 871-9902
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 4
25 Patricia Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4415
2 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covington Montessori School
Montessori School
116 N Monroe St
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-0676
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
St. Peter Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 E Temperance Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-1831
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 873 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
235 Hwy 21
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3537
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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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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