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#2307 of 3,192 schools in MI
New Beginnings Alternative High School
High School · Cedar Springs Public Schools · Cedar Springs, MI
A Cedar Springs Public Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 EAST MUSKEGON ST, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Beginnings Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 15 points since 2016, reaching 25% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Beginnings Alternative 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,247
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Creative Technologies AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cedar Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Beginnings Alternative High School is listed in Cedar Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Beginnings Alternative High School
New Beginnings Alternative High School is a public high school in Cedar Springs, MI, part of Cedar Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,307 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Beginnings Alternative High School
What grades does New Beginnings Alternative High School serve?
New Beginnings Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Beginnings Alternative High School?
New Beginnings Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Alternative High School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginnings Alternative High School rank in MI?
New Beginnings Alternative High School ranks #2,307 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Beginnings Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginnings Alternative High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is New Beginnings Alternative High School a charter school?
No, New Beginnings Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Beginnings Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, New Beginnings Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginnings Alternative High School?
65.1% of students at New Beginnings Alternative 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
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.1%
- Phone
- (616) 696-1203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49319)
- 18,725
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 49319; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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