New Beginnings Youth Academy serves 22 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend New Beginnings Youth Academy?
22 students attend New Beginnings Youth Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of New Beginnings Youth Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Beginnings Youth Academy?
New Beginnings Youth Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Youth Academy offer ?
New Beginnings Youth Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Beginnings Youth Academy part of?
New Beginnings Youth Academy is part of Polk School District.
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