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New Directions Education Program (Closed 2020)

828 Wooten Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915

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New Directions Education Program in Colorado Springs, CO, serves 13 students in grades 7 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, with one teacher providing instruction across middle and high school grades.

Fifty percent of enrolled students represent students of color, reflecting a degree of diversity within the small student body.

As an alternative school, New Directions Education Program operates independently within the Colorado Springs private school landscape.

Tuition and acceptance rate details specific to this school are not provided, but average private high school tuition in Colorado Springs is $14,791.

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Student Body

Total Students

13 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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 Education Program?

The application deadline for New Directions Education Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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