Below Average
#7354 of 9,539 schools in CA
New Designs Charter
High School · New Designs Charter District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
2303 South Figueroa Way, Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Math 17% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Designs Charter score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Designs Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,032
Median home value
$852,900
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
38.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Designs Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Designs Charter is listed in New Designs Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Designs Charter
New Designs Charter is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of New Designs Charter District, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-12th with a 34.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,354 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Designs Charter
What grades does New Designs Charter serve?
New Designs Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Designs Charter?
New Designs Charter has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Designs Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at New Designs Charter is 34.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Designs Charter rank in CA?
New Designs Charter ranks #7,354 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Designs Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
New Designs Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Designs Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Designs Charter has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is New Designs Charter a charter school?
Yes, New Designs Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Designs Charter a Title I school?
No, New Designs Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Designs Charter?
76.3% of students at New Designs Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (213) 765-9084
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90007)
- 39,253
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 25.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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