NEW LOS ANGELES CHARTER

New Los Angeles Charter (New LA) is a prominent independent public charter school located in the Mid-City neighborhood of Los Angeles. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is founded on a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded academic program that emphasizes social justice, critical thinking, and the development of the "whole child." By maintaining a smaller school environment, New LA aims to foster a strong, inclusive community where students are known personally by their teachers and are encouraged to engage actively with the diverse urban landscape surrounding them.

Academically, the school is known for a curriculum that balances core subjects with a focus on inquiry-based learning and project-based assignments. Beyond traditional coursework, New LA places a significant emphasis on character development, community service, and extracurricular exploration, such as athletics and the arts. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and small class sizes, the institution strives to prepare its students not only for success in high school and college but also to become thoughtful, engaged citizens who contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1919 S. Burnside Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016-1114
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NEW LOS ANGELES CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 308 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
308
Teachers:
17.67
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 308 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW LOS ANGELES CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.5%
Black or African American
8.1%
Two or more races
6.5%
White
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.1%
Male
54.9%

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.