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If you had an hour of school board time for New West Charter, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
980
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW WEST CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060184411208
New West Charter
1905 Armacost Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 · (310) 943-5444 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL980 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
53 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
181 students
STATE 65%
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 6 | 139 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 136 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 140 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 143 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 151 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 128 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 143 | 15% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · 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
Schools most like New West Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| New West Charter this school | 980 | 18.5% | N/A |
| Twelve Bridges High Lincoln | 1,317 | 20.3% | 46.0% |
| El Segundo High El Segundo | 1,232 | 12.7% | 72.5% |
| Coronado High Coronado | 999 | 14.6% | 64.0% |
| Santa Cruz High Santa Cruz | 1,093 | 22.7% | 63.1% |
| Pacific Grove High Pacific Grove | 552 | 18.7% | 74.2% |
Matched among California 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 West Charter ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 980 | #779 of 2,093 | #166 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #337 of 1,352 | #125 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.1% | #249 of 1,351 | #31 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.5% | #1,497 of 1,575 | #382 of 396 |
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
980
-63 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 24.8:1
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 | 980 | 53.1 | 18.5:1 | 18% (181) |
| 2023-24 | 998 | 51.8 | 19.3:1 | 20% (198) |
| 2022-23 | 997 | 51.6 | 19.3:1 | 16% (161) |
| 2020-21 | 1,043 | 42 | 24.8:1 | 25% (260) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for New West Charter.
About New West Charter
New West Charter is a public high school in Los Angeles, California. The school counts 980 students across grades 6 through 12.
The local education agency for New West Charter is New West Charter District.
New West Charter's enrollment is 53% White. Other groups include 22% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 9% Asian, and 4% Black. By comparison, Los Angeles County residents are about 31% White. The chance that two students picked at random at New West Charter belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 65%.
Dividing enrollment by its 53.1 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 18.5:1. Across high schools in California, the average ratio is about 18.2:1. Eligible students account for 18% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. On average, public schools in Los Angeles County report 70%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Los Angeles County show that median household income is about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. New West Charter is one of 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, which together enroll about 1,265,907 students.
The closest public school, Nora Sterry Elementary, is about 0.7 miles from New West Charter. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns New West Charter the locale City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. New West Charter is a public charter school.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 980 was 6% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 1,043. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (18.5:1) than in 2020-21 (24.8:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at New West Charter. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Los Angeles
- Venice Senior HighHigh · 2,293 students
- James A. Garfield Senior HighHigh · 2,237 students
- Alexander Hamilton Senior HighHigh · 2,055 students
- Eagle Rock HighHigh · 2,031 students
- John C. Fremont Senior HighHigh · 1,889 students
- John Marshall Senior HighHigh · 1,842 students
Nearby schools
- Nora Sterry Elementary0.7 mi · 188
- Brockton Avenue Elementary0.7 mi · 189
- University High School Charter0.8 mi · 1,385
- Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista0.8 mi · 497
- Edison Elementary1.0 mi · 404
- Richland Avenue Elementary1.0 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About New West CharterHow many students attend New West Charter?
New West Charter enrolls approximately 980 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does New West Charter serve?
New West Charter serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at New West Charter?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at New West Charter.
How diverse is New West Charter?
New West Charter reports a student body of 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Black, 9% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees New West Charter?
New West Charter is overseen by New West Charter District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.