Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(01-02)1%
n/a
Asian
(01-02)2%
5%
Hispanic
(01-02)2%
5%
Black
(01-02)48%
27%
White
(01-02)47%
63%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr.?
192 students attend New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr. students are Black, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr. part of?
New Start - Basic Alt. Ctr. is part of Henrico Co PBLC Schs School District.
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