Serving 103 students in grades 9-12, New Beginnings ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginnings ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
New Beginnings's student population of 103 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Beginnings ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Beginnings is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2723 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
7%
Black
43%
17%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginnings's ranking?
New Beginnings is ranked #2723 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Beginnings?
The graduation rate of New Beginnings is 40-49%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend New Beginnings?
103 students attend New Beginnings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of New Beginnings students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings?
New Beginnings has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Beginnings offer ?
New Beginnings offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Beginnings part of?
New Beginnings is part of Lorain City School District.
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