NEW DESIGNS CHARTER

New Designs Charter is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 891 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 31 teachers, New Designs Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

New Designs Charter School, located in the University Park area of Los Angeles, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. The school is built on a college-preparatory framework, emphasizing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and professional careers. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured academic culture, the school aims to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between faculty and students.

The curriculum at New Designs is notable for its integration of technology and professional development, often tailoring its programming to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce. The school places a heavy focus on character development and student discipline, creating a focused atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. As a charter institution, it operates with greater autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to implement its specific educational philosophy and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of the surrounding Los Angeles community.

For more information, contact New Designs Charter at (213) 765-9084 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2303 S. Figueroa Way
Los Angeles, CA 90007-2504
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NEW DESIGNS CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 891 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
891
Teachers:
31
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 891 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW DESIGNS CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
87.2%
Black or African American
11.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.3%
White
0.1%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.