NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
753
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
75.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White168
Hispanic333
Black219
Asian5
Two or More27
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    333 (44.2 %)
  • Black
    219 (29.1 %)
  • White
    168 (22.3 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POLK
Phone: (863)268-5666
Website: http://www.newbhs.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 75.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 771
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 146
Grade 10 228
Grade 11 185
Grade 12 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 64
Grade 710
Grade 847
Grade 9146
Grade 10228
Grade 11185
Grade 12133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36448.3%
Male38951.7%