New Beginnings Center serves 10 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
28%
Black
10%
16%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Special Education District Of Mchenry County-Sedom School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Beginnings Center?
10 students attend New Beginnings Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Beginnings Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginnings Center?
New Beginnings Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Beginnings Center offer ?
New Beginnings Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is New Beginnings Center part of?
New Beginnings Center is part of Special Education District Of Mchenry County-Sedom School District.
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