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PrivateHighGrades 9–12Special education · All-boys
9700 Old Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234 · (443) 983-5960
Carney’s School Grade C− better than 24% of Maryland school districts
Students
14
Students per teacher
4:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about New Directions Academy
- Small classes: 4 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Maryland’s state tests
Location
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9700 Old Harford Rd, Parkville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 92
Grade 104
Grade 114
Grade 124
Who goes here
Black 71%White 21%Hispanic 7%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about New Directions Academy from Carney families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.