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#7054 of 9,539 schools in CA
New Heights Charter
Elementary School · New Heights Charter District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2202 West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
- Math 38% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Heights Charter score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Heights Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$61,822
Median home value
$1,003,000
Median rent
$1,589/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
30.4%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Creative Learning Steam AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New Heights Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,237NCES 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 Heights Charter is listed in New Heights Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Heights Charter
New Heights Charter is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of New Heights Charter District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,054 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Heights Charter
What grades does New Heights Charter serve?
New Heights Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Heights Charter?
New Heights Charter has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Charter is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Heights Charter rank in CA?
New Heights Charter ranks #7,054 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Heights Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
New Heights Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Heights Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Heights Charter has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is New Heights Charter a charter school?
Yes, New Heights Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Heights Charter a Title I school?
No, New Heights Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Heights Charter?
91.4% of students at New Heights 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (323) 508-0155
- Area population (ZIP 90008)
- 33,443
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 90008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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