Below Average
#1401 of 1,462 private schools in FL
New Directions Community School of Orlando
High School · Orlando, FL
A private high school in Orlando, FL serving grades 7th – 12th.
2768 N HIAWASSEE RD, Orlando, FL 32818
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where New Directions Community School of Orlando sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,182
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,486/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| LighthousePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 0.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Acceleration WestEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Directions Community School of Orlando is listed in Orlando, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About New Directions Community School of Orlando
New Directions Community School of Orlando is a private high school in Orlando, FL, serving approximately 83 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Directions Community School of Orlando
What grades does New Directions Community School of Orlando serve?
New Directions Community School of Orlando serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend New Directions Community School of Orlando?
New Directions Community School of Orlando has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Directions Community School of Orlando?
The student-teacher ratio at New Directions Community School of Orlando is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does New Directions Community School of Orlando rank in FL?
New Directions Community School of Orlando ranks #1,401 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is New Directions Community School of Orlando's MySchoolScout rating?
New Directions Community School of Orlando has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is New Directions Community School of Orlando a private school?
Yes, New Directions Community School of Orlando is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is New Directions Community School of Orlando a religious school?
No, New Directions Community School of Orlando is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 73% M / 27% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (407) 270-4517
- Area population (ZIP 32818)
- 61,574
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32818; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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