- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winter Haven, FL
New Beginnings High School
Federal NCES profile for New Beginnings High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159007899Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Beginnings High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 99.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Beginnings High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings High School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
New Beginnings High School grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 120159007899 · Winter Haven, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
997 enr · 99.7:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
New Beginnings High School grew from 753 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Beginnings High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 997
New Beginnings High School
997 students
What this shows New Beginnings High School reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Beginnings High School compares
New Beginnings High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 99.7:1 | ▲ 460% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
99.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
99.7:1
students per teacher
- 460% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 32.8%
White 18.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, New Beginnings High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Beginnings High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Beginnings High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Beginnings High School
How many students attend New Beginnings High School?
New Beginnings High School has 997 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings High School is 99.7:1, which is 460% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 535% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Beginnings High School?
65.5% of students at New Beginnings High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Beginnings High School?
The largest demographic group at New Beginnings High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Beginnings High School?
New Beginnings High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Beginnings High School rank among schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings High School ranks #8 of 14 schools in Winter Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Winter Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides New Beginnings High School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.