New Beginnings - 89

1601 Milwaukee Ave NE
Aberdeen, SD 57401

www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us

8 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

New Beginnings is an alternative education program operating within the Aberdeen School District in South Dakota. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the program focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning that helps students stay on track toward graduation. By offering a smaller, more focused environment, it aims to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students, ensuring they receive the support necessary to succeed despite potential obstacles in their educational journey.

The program is housed at 1601 Milwaukee Ave NE and operates under the broader mission of the Aberdeen School District. As an alternative placement, it emphasizes flexibility and individualized instruction, often serving students who benefit from non-traditional scheduling or a different pedagogical approach. Through its curriculum and dedicated staff, New Beginnings provides a pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas, fostering a supportive community that prioritizes long-term educational outcomes and personal development.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Beginnings - 89
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	5

American Indian
5 (62.5 %)
White
1 (12.5 %)
Black
1 (12.5 %)
Two or More
1 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Aberdeen School District 06-1
Phone:	(605)725-8100
Website:	http://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 2