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#1398 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 37% in state

New Dimensions High School

High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL

An Osceola charter high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4900 OLD PLEASNT HILL RD, Kissimmee, FL 34759

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.3:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at New Dimensions High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 63% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
ELA
68%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2024
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Dimensions High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,373

Median home value

$271,400

Median rent

$1,670/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chosen Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2private1–120.1 mi135Compare →
New Jerusalem AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–110.2 mi35Compare →
Liberty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.6 mi1,520Compare →
Pha Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–122.4 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#14 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Dimensions High School is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Dimensions High School

New Dimensions High School is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 424 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,398 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Dimensions High School

What grades does New Dimensions High School serve?

New Dimensions High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Dimensions High School?

New Dimensions High School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Dimensions High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Dimensions High School is 30.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Dimensions High School rank in FL?

New Dimensions High School ranks #1,398 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is New Dimensions High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Dimensions High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Dimensions High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Dimensions High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Dimensions High School a charter school?

Yes, New Dimensions 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 Dimensions High School a Title I school?

No, New Dimensions High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Dimensions High School?

53.8% of students at New Dimensions 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 34759)
41,381
Area average commute
46.5 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34759; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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