Serving 671 students in grades 6-12, New Beginnings High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 24% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
New Beginnings High School's student population of 671 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Beginnings High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Beginnings High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3638 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
36%
Black
31%
21%
White
25%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
24%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings High School's ranking?
New Beginnings High School is ranked #3638 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Beginnings High School?
The graduation rate of New Beginnings High School is 24%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Beginnings High School?
671 students attend New Beginnings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of New Beginnings High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings High School?
New Beginnings High School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Beginnings High School offer ?
New Beginnings High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Beginnings High School part of?
New Beginnings High School is part of Polk School District.
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