CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 563 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) at the Burlington campus is a public charter school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of a larger network of charter schools, the Burlington campus focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to a predominantly underserved student population. The school is committed to closing the achievement gap by creating a supportive, high-expectations academic environment that integrates core curriculum with social-emotional learning and community-based values.

The school emphasizes a "whole child" approach, blending traditional academic subjects with enrichment programs to ensure students are prepared for both higher education and active participation in their community. By leveraging smaller class sizes and a structured learning environment, Camino Nuevo aims to foster a strong connection between students, families, and teachers. The Burlington campus is particularly noted for its dedication to bilingualism and cultural pride, working to ensure that its students—many of whom are from immigrant backgrounds—attain the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

For more information, contact Camino Nuevo Charter Academy at (213) 413-4245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.