New Beginnings High School

NBHS will transform each student academically and socially into productive members of society.

New Beginnings High School gives struggling students a fresh start to achieve their goals.

New Beginnings High School

Charter Pre-K, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

3425 Lake Alfred Rd, Winter Haven, FL

North Winter Haven Neighborhood

2.8

3.7

837 Students

D-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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
2.95

Graduation Rate
11%

D-

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

C-

Administration

C-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

2.95

Reading Proficiency

7.5%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

60:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

71.4%

College Prep

Average SAT

1000

Math

480

Verbal

520

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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 22 Students

Polk State College 18 Students

University of Florida 16 Students

Southeastern University 15 Students

University of Central Florida 14 Students

Florida State University 14 Students

Valencia College 12 Students

University of South Florida 11 Students

University of North Florida 10 Students

Florida A&M University 8 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

Cosmetology 6 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students

Criminology 4 Students

Biology 3 Students

Marine Biology and Oceanography 3 Students

Medical Assistant 3 Students

This School’s 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!

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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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Martha Harrison

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95 Total Sales

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$45K - $85K Price Range

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75 Total Sales

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$95K - $400K Price Range

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(863) 267-9092

77 Total Sales

2 Near This School

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(855) 675-1025

24 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$477,999 Price

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140 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$295,100 Price

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List Price Range

$154K - $788K

Homes For Sale

133

Average Home Value

$304,685

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

37%

Average Household Income

$72,148

% of College Grads

17.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,035 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.7%

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3 Baths
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2 Baths
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2 Baths
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2 Baths
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2 Beds
2 Baths
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2 Baths
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4 Baths

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2,583 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy

9th to 10th
Charter

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High

11th to 12th
Charter

Discovery High School

9th to 12th
Charter

Kiwanis Park

Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area

Lake Maude Nature Park

Football
Picnic Area
Soccer

Rotary Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Lake Hartridge Nature Park

Ruben Williams Sports Complex

Michael V. Lewis Arboretum & Parrot Trail

City of Winter Haven Diamondplex

Sportsman Park

Aldora Park

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Florida Polk County Winter Haven 33881 North Winter Haven

New Beginnings High School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Winter Haven, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. 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 D- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.95, 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 $304,685. 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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