NEW DIRECTIONS

NEW DIRECTIONS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the SOUTHWEST PREPARATORY SCHOOL school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 141 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, NEW DIRECTIONS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEW DIRECTIONS, located at 1258 Austin Highway in San Antonio, is an alternative educational program operating under the Southwest Preparatory School district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere to help students overcome academic or personal challenges. By offering personalized instruction and a smaller setting, the program aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

As part of the Southwest Preparatory system, NEW DIRECTIONS emphasizes a culture of accountability and individualized attention. The school is tailored for those who may not thrive in a conventional high school setting, providing a pathway that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional support needed to earn a high school diploma. You can find more specific information regarding their curriculum, enrollment processes, and mission on their official website at [www.swprep.org](http://www.swprep.org).

For more information, contact NEW DIRECTIONS at (210) 828-2161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1258 AUSTIN HWY BLDG 2
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209-4981
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NEW DIRECTIONS is a public Title I Charter school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 141 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
141
Teachers:
11.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 141 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.5%
Black or African American
21.3%
White
9.9%
Two or more races
4.3%

Female
55.3%
Male
44.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.