CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY #4

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 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 654 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 24 teachers, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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 #4 (often referred to as the Castellanos campus) is a public charter school located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. As part of the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy network, the school is dedicated to serving a predominantly Latino community by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, aiming to dismantle barriers to academic success through a combination of high expectations, small class sizes, and strong social-emotional support systems.

The school’s mission is centered on the belief that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserve access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. Beyond academics, Camino Nuevo #4 focuses heavily on fostering a sense of community and civic responsibility, often involving families in the educational process to create a supportive network. By integrating cultural responsiveness with a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders within their own communities and the global society.

For more information, contact Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #4 at (213) 353-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.