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New Horizons Charter Academy
Elementary School · New Horizons Charter Academy District · North Hollywood, CA
A charter elementary school in North Hollywood, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5955 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
- Math 25% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Horizons Charter Academy score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Horizons Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,540
Median home value
$961,700
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Sendak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Laurel HallPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Smart Start MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Horizons Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,180NCES 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 Horizons Charter Academy is listed in New Horizons Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizons Charter Academy
New Horizons Charter Academy is a public elementary school in North Hollywood, CA, part of New Horizons Charter Academy District, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,910 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizons Charter Academy
What grades does New Horizons Charter Academy serve?
New Horizons Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend New Horizons Charter Academy?
New Horizons Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizons Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizons Charter Academy is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Horizons Charter Academy rank in CA?
New Horizons Charter Academy ranks #8,910 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is New Horizons Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizons Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Horizons Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizons Charter Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is New Horizons Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Horizons Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Horizons Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, New Horizons Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Horizons Charter Academy?
84.6% of students at New Horizons Charter Academy 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
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.1%
- Phone
- (818) 655-9602
- Area population (ZIP 91601)
- 37,033
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 91601; 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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