New Directions School is a non-public Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) special education school.
Penny Lane residents and children from the community receive specialized educational services addressing both academic and behavioral issues in a junior-senior high school that includes intramural sports, computer lab, and student government.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
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?
The application deadline for New Directions is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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