NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL

NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 958 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL (NBHS) in Winter Haven, Florida, is a public charter school specifically designed to serve students who need an alternative pathway to earning their high school diploma. Catering primarily to students who have fallen behind in credits, left traditional school settings, or are seeking a more flexible academic environment, the school focuses on credit recovery and individualized learning plans. By offering a non-traditional setting, NBHS aims to remove common barriers to graduation, providing a supportive atmosphere for students who may have struggled in or disengaged from a conventional classroom.

The school utilizes a self-paced, blended learning model that combines digital coursework with direct instructional support from certified teachers. This approach allows students to work at their own speed to catch up on credits while also participating in social-emotional programming and career readiness initiatives. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and community integration, NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is dedicated to helping at-risk youth regain academic momentum and successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 268-4264 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 MAGNOLIA AVE SW
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-2913
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NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in WINTER HAVEN, FL with about 958 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
POLK DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
POLK
Total Students:
958
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 958 students

Black or African American
36.8%
Hispanic/Latino
33.1%
White
26.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.