Below Average
#3277 of 3,778 schools in FL
New Beginnings High School
High School · POLK
250 MAGNOLIA AVE SW #200, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Enrollment
837
Student-Teacher
59.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
837
Student-Teacher
59.8:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,277 of 3,778
In Winter Haven
#15 of 19
public schools
In district
#119 of 155
POLK
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About New Beginnings High School
New Beginnings High School is a public high school in Winter Haven, FL, part of POLK. New Beginnings High School serves approximately 837 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 59.8:1 student-teacher ratio. New Beginnings High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,277 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for New Beginnings High School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.0
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at New Beginnings High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
New Beginnings High School runs 59.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
New Beginnings High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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New Beginnings High School — Students at New Beginnings High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How New Beginnings High School Compares
See how New Beginnings High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
250 MAGNOLIA AVE SW #200, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Beginnings High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FUTURE SCHOLARS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Winterhaven), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FUTURE SCHOLARS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.6/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Winter Haven, see our Winter Haven schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33880 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,803
Median Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
Population
42,336
College Educated
17.3%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
26.8 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
36.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Beginnings High School
What grades does New Beginnings High School serve?
New Beginnings High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Beginnings High School?
New Beginnings High School has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings High School is 59.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginnings High School rank in FL?
New Beginnings High School ranks #3,277 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Beginnings High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Beginnings High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginnings High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is New Beginnings High School a charter school?
Yes, New Beginnings High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Beginnings High School a Title I school?
No, New Beginnings High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginnings High School?
71.3% of students at New Beginnings High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 837
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 59.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (863) 268-5666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.0%
Resources & Links
District
POLK- District Enrollment
- 111,041
- Schools in District
- 167
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,242
- District Rank
- #119 of 155
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