Serving 837 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 11% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (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 837 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of New Beginnings High School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 11%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Beginnings High School?
837 students attend New Beginnings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Beginnings High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New Beginnings High School offer ?
New Beginnings High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Beginnings High School part of?
New Beginnings High School is part of Polk School District.
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