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
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.:
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to New Directions Education Program is Evangel Christian Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Springs Adventist Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5410 E. Palmer Park Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 597-0155
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 597-0155
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4125 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-0661
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-0661
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's University
Daycare / Preschool
2385 Academy Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 591-5437
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 591-5437
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Evangel Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
4052 Nonchalant Circle S
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
2501 E Yampa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7540
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7540
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Evangel Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
4052 Nonchalant Circle S
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
2501 E Yampa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7540
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7540
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Kishami Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2011 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
2.9 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Griffith Centers For Children
Special Education School
17 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Mark Becker
(Christian)
828 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5410 E. Palmer Park Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 597-0155
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 597-0155
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evangel Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
4052 Nonchalant Circle S
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
Kishami Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2011 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
2.9 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Griffith Centers For Children
Special Education School
17 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4125 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-0661
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-0661
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's University
Daycare / Preschool
2385 Academy Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 591-5437
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 591-5437
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Tuition listed
Evangel Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
4052 Nonchalant Circle S
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 597-3675
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
Mccoy & Little John Center
Daycare / Preschool
6805 Bismark Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 380-5684
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 380-5684
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Lehmberg Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 328-7200
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 328-7200
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1409 De Reamer Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 328-7800
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 328-7800
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3000
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 645-8063
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 645-8063
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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