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51±¬ÁÏ - Established 2003

New Directions Center

401 West Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Tel: (757) 393-8728
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
34 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1995-2002)

YearNew Directions Center
200234
200146
200073
199972
199860
199789
199686
199574
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2024)

YearNew Directions Center
20245
20234
200712
20069
20056
20046
20039
20026
20017
19998
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Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
20026:114:115:1
20017:114:114:1
19999:115:114:1
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American Indian
(01-02)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(01-02)
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
19982%4%1%
19962%3%1%
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Black
(01-02)
94%
27%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
200294%27%70%
200189%27%69%
200090%27%68%
199981%27%68%
199882%27%67%
199780%27%68%
199681%27%68%
199588%26%68%
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White
(01-02)
6%
63%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
20026%63%28%
200111%64%29%
200010%65%30%
199919%65%30%
199816%65%31%
199720%66%30%
199617%67%30%
199512%67%31%
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Hawaiian
(01-02)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
20020.110.530.44
20010.200.520.44
20000.190.510.45
19990.310.510.45
19980.310.500.46
19970.320.490.45
19960.320.480.45
19950.210.490.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
56%
23%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
200256%23%46%
200176%21%47%
199961%24%53%
199885%24%47%
199763%24%49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
6%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2002)

YearNew Directions CenterVirginiaPortsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
20026%7%9%
20019%7%9%
19996%6%8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Portsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New Directions Center?
34 students attend New Directions Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of New Directions Center students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What school district is New Directions Center part of?
New Directions Center is part of Portsmouth City 51±¬ÁÏs.
In what neighborhood is New Directions Center located?
New Directions Center is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Portsmouth, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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