- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cedar Springs, MI
New Beginnings Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for New Beginnings Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260852000585
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Beginnings Alternative High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings Alternative High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
New Beginnings Alternative High School grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+70.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 260852000585 · Cedar Springs, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 54.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Springs High School (952 students)
New Beginnings Alternative High School grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+70.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Beginnings Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs High School
952 students
- Red Hawk Inter
Red Hawk Intermediate
657 students
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs Middle School
489 students
- Cedar View Ele
Cedar View Elementary School
466 students
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- This school 50
New Beginnings Alternative High School
50 students
What this shows New Beginnings Alternative High School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Beginnings Alternative High School compares
New Beginnings Alternative High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, New Beginnings Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cedar Springs Public Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Beginnings Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Red Hawk Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cedar Springs Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Beach Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to New Beginnings Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 54.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about New Beginnings Alternative High School
How many students attend New Beginnings Alternative High School?
New Beginnings Alternative High School has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 26.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Beginnings Alternative High School?
54.1% of students at New Beginnings Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Beginnings Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at New Beginnings Alternative High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Beginnings Alternative High School?
New Beginnings Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Beginnings Alternative High School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings Alternative High School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Springs Public Schools?
Besides New Beginnings Alternative High School, Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Cedar Springs High School (952 students), Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students), and Cedar Springs Middle School (489 students). See the Cedar Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.