Overview
NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 6–12 in WINTER HAVEN, Florida. The school enrolls 997 students. It is part of the POLK district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
66.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityWINTER HAVEN
ZIP33880
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159007899
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment997
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino38.0%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian30.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)