New Day Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Dothan, AL
700 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 2 independent schools in Dothan
In Dothan, Alabama, New Day Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 65 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school day runs about 5 hours, 212 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 65
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 212 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of independent schools in Alabama.
- Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Day Academy whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about New Day Academy
What grades does New Day Academy serve?
New Day Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend New Day Academy?
About 65 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at New Day Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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