1
What's the vibe like in the hallways at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL right now?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
445
High
DISTRICT 1,318 · STATE 1,035
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OSCEOLA·NCES 120147003467
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL
4900 OLD PLEASNT HILL RD, KISSIMMEE, FL 34759 · (407) 870-9949 · Osceola County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL445 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 81% of Florida public high schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public high schools
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 40.0:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
214 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 119 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 112 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 111 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 103 | 23% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
69.3%
FL avg 56.7% . +6.3pp since 2023
Math
71.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +29.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 69 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 71 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 29 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 69.3% | 71.0% |
| 2023-24 | 63.0% | 42.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
65.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.1%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 66% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (65.5% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL this school | 445 | 48.1% | 65.5% |
| PALM BEACH MARITIME ACADEMY SECONDARY LANTANA | 438 | 52.7% | 43.2% |
| GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL JACKSONVILLE | 626 | 48.9% | 48.9% |
| MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MIAMI | 675 | 45.3% | 51.7% |
| ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS GOULDS | 514 | 54.9% | 61.2% |
| YOUNG WOMENS PREPARATORY ACADEMY MIAMI | 295 | 40.3% | 88.0% |
Matched among Florida high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Osceola County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 65.5% | #131 of 555 | #4 of 15 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #59 of 549 ▲ 153 | #3 of 14 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 69.3% | #126 of 559 ▲ 31 | #4 of 15 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 445 | #507 of 830 | #15 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.2:1 | #225 of 575 | #7 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #272 of 594 | #3 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.1% | #262 of 630 | #9 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.3% | #201 of 289 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
445
-16 (-3%) vs 2020
+132% since 2000-01, when it was 192
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
was 20.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 445 | 21 | 21.2:1 | 48% (214) |
| 2023-24 | 424 | 14 | 30.3:1 | 54% (228) |
| 2022-23 | 428 | 21 | 20.4:1 | 44% (190) |
| 2020-21 | 461 | 22 | 20.9:1 | 47% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 470 | 23 | 20.4:1 | 38% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 430 | 21 | 20.5:1 | 69% (295) |
| 2010-11 | 352 | 17 | 20.7:1 | 66% (232) |
| 2000-01 | 192 | N/A | N/A | 46% (89) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL.
About NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is a high school in KISSIMMEE, Florida, and it is part of OSCEOLA. The school had 445 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in Florida is about 1,035, so this school runs 57% smaller than that.
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL sits within OSCEOLA, which has 83 schools and 75,388 students.
Roughly 58% of students at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 25% Black, 11% White, 3% Asian, and 3% multiracial. That is close to the 56% Hispanic share among all Osceola County residents. The school's diversity index is 59%, meaning two students picked at random have a 59% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is 21 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 21.2:1. That is lower than the 23.5:1 average for high schools in Florida. The school counts 214 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 48%.
allk12 grades NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL an A-. The grade compares the school only with Florida public high schools, because each state gives its own test.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 65.5%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 57.1%.
Osceola County has these Census figures: the median household income is $72,637, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 30% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Osceola County is home to 88 public schools and about 74,164 public school students.
The closest other public school is LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL, about 1.6 miles away. NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL ranks 1st of 9 among nearby schools on average proficiency, with 65.5% against a local average of 41.1%.
Under the NCES locale system, NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is Suburb: Small. NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is a public charter school.
Enrollment at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL dropped 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 461 to 445 students.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Osceola County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
427,415
Census ACS
Median income
$72,637
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
74,164 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OSCEOLA
- TOHOPEKALIGA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,929 students
- CELEBRATION HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,681 students
- HARMONY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,673 students
- ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,596 students
- POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,573 students
- OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,345 students
Other schools in KISSIMMEE
- TOHOPEKALIGA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,929 students
- POINCIANA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,573 students
- OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,345 students
- GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,882 students
- WESTSIDE K-8 SCHOOLElementary · 1,496 students
- RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TAPESTRYElementary · 1,419 students
Nearby schools
- LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL1.6 mi · 1,362
- PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.0 mi · 479
- BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OSCEOLA COUNTY2.1 mi · 837
- CHESTNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING2.1 mi · 729
- KOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.6 mi · 714
- BELLALAGO CHARTER ACADEMY3.2 mi · 1,108
Frequently asked questions
About NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOLHow large is NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL?
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 445 students in grades 09-12.
Is NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL have?
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL?
At NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 11% White, 58% Hispanic, 25% Black, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
NEW DIMENSIONS HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by OSCEOLA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.