NEW HEIGHTS CHARTER

New Heights Charter School, located in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles, is an independent public charter school serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is built upon a foundation of social justice and academic excellence, aiming to provide a rigorous, culturally responsive education that prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character, encouraging students to become active, empathetic members of their community.

The school’s pedagogical approach often integrates project-based learning and data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on individual student achievement and social-emotional wellness, New Heights seeks to bridge educational equity gaps often found in urban settings. With a commitment to transparency and community involvement, the school functions as a collaborative space where educators, families, and students work together to cultivate a high-achieving, nurturing, and identity-affirming academic experience.

2202 W. MLK Jr Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008-2723
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NEW HEIGHTS CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
435
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 435 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW HEIGHTS CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.0%
Black or African American
21.8%
Asian
0.5%
White
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.