New Beginnings High School

New Beginnings High School

Charter Pre-K, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3425 Lake Alfred Rd,  Winter Haven, FL
2.8
3.7
837 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Ashlee Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
60:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
2.94
Graduation Rate
11%

Niche Grade

D+
Academics
C-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.94
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
60:1
Teachers
14
Full Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
71.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
19
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
83%
State Average
22%
Science
83%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
745:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
44.2%
Black
29.1%
White
22.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Southern College 23 Students
Polk State College 19 Students
University of Florida 17 Students
Southeastern University 16 Students
University of Central Florida 15 Students
Florida State University 15 Students
University of South Florida 12 Students
Valencia College 12 Students
University of North Florida 11 Students
Florida A&M University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 3 Students
Medical Assistant 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2023
It serves its purpose. The dress code is a little ridiculous and weird, but it's great for students who want or need more time for other things. The hours are flexible!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/12/2017
I am a teacher at New Beginnings and I have loved my time here! It is an honor serving these students and working with the committed and talented staff. I am so grateful to have found a place like this to work and to shape young minds!
4.0 other
12/8/2015
It's disappointing to read a poor review about any school but especially about New Beginnings. Every school has its challenges. The primary focus of this school is to help those students who have struggled in a traditional high school setting. The administration and faculty will be the first to tell...
2.0 parent
10/16/2015
My child has attended this alternative school and the kids here are troubled, verbally and physically abusive, disobedient and have no respect for authority. There is a high turnover of teachers due to the difficulty handling these teens. The teachers who do remain become rude and hard in order to m...

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New Beginnings High School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Winter Haven, FL, in the Winter Haven neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 837 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 60:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. New Beginnings High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.94, the graduation rate is 11%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $288,928. Discover additional schools in the area, like Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High, Discovery High School, and more. Learn more about what Winter Haven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Beginnings High School.

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