New Directions Academy
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Parkville, MD
9700 Old Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
- Serving families in Parkville since at least 2011
New Directions Academy is a special education school in Parkville, Maryland, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 14 students and around 4 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 228 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 3.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 228 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
- Smaller classes than 57% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask New Directions Academy whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 Directions Academy
What grades does New Directions Academy serve?
New Directions Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend New Directions Academy?
About 14 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at New Directions Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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