NEIGHBORS' NEW VISTAS HIGH SCHOOL

Neighbors' New Vistas High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Neighbors' New Vistas High School school district, located in Portage, IN with about 186 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Neighbors' New Vistas High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Neighbors' New Vistas High School, located in Portage, Indiana, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Neighbors' Educational Opportunities (NEO) organization. The school is designed as an alternative learning environment that focuses on providing a personalized, supportive, and flexible educational experience for students who may not have thrived in traditional high school settings. By offering a smaller classroom environment and a more individualized approach to instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

Beyond its core curriculum, New Vistas is notable for its commitment to workforce readiness and holistic student development. The school frequently integrates opportunities for vocational training and life-skills development, helping students prepare for post-secondary success, whether that involves entering the workforce, joining the military, or pursuing higher education. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining high expectations for personal responsibility, Neighbors' New Vistas serves as a vital resource for Portage-area families looking for a pathway to a high school diploma that emphasizes mentorship and student-centered learning.

For more information, contact Neighbors' New Vistas High School at (219) 850-4448 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5391 Central Ave
Portage, IN 46368
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NEIGHBORS' NEW VISTAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Portage, IN with about 186 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Ball State University
Total Students:
186
Teachers:
18.63
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
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 186 students

White
53.8%
Black or African American
19.9%
Hispanic/Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
42.5%
Male
57.5%

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.