- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lorain, OH
New Beginnings
Federal NCES profile for New Beginnings, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390442605595
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Beginnings earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 125
- students enrolled
New Beginnings has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
New Beginnings held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390442605595 · Lorain, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 25:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
New Beginnings held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
New Beginnings in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- Larkmoor Eleme 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- This school 125
New Beginnings
125 students
What this shows New Beginnings reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Beginnings compares
New Beginnings held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 11.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, New Beginnings is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Beginnings Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Beginnings's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Lorain
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Beginnings
How many students attend New Beginnings?
New Beginnings has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings is 25:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Beginnings?
The largest demographic group at New Beginnings is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Beginnings?
New Beginnings has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Beginnings rank among high schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides New Beginnings, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.