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K-12 SchoolsGrades 6-12Charter

New Designs Charter School-Watts

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 12714 South Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90061-2730

(323) 418-0600 · www.newdesignscharter.net

3/10
#264
Rank 264 out of 337
Top 78%
English Language Arts2/10 · #295 · 13th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #249 · 26th percentile
Science4/10 · #208 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Watts neighborhood of South LA, New Designs Charter School serves middle and high schoolers in one of the city's most tight-knit and historically significant communities. Families drawn here tend to value the charter school structure and the sense of purpose it can bring, and the school shows particular promise in science relative to its other subjects. Watts itself is a neighborhood with deep roots and a strong community identity, and for families committed to staying local and invested in seeing their school grow, there's real potential here.

Student Demographics

83 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
42 (51%)
Hispanic
15 (18%)
White
2 (2%)
Other
24 (29%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged81 (98%)
Students with Disabilities24 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

194
Enrollment
12.3
Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

88.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Knights · CIF Los Angeles City Section

9
varsity sports
4 boys
4 girls
Basketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (8 person)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)Track & Field (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #262 · 56th percentile

106 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found