Camino Nuevo Charter Academy is a group of charter schools serving the Westlake/MacArthur Park area of Los Angeles. In 2003 Camino Nuevo Charter Academy was awarded the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence gold medal.
Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Camino Nuevo High #2 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Camino Nuevo High #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Camino Nuevo High #2's student population of 496 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Camino Nuevo High #2 ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Camino Nuevo High #2 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3782 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camino Nuevo High #2's ranking?
Camino Nuevo High #2 is ranked #3782 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Camino Nuevo High #2?
The graduation rate of Camino Nuevo High #2 is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Camino Nuevo High #2?
496 students attend Camino Nuevo High #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Camino Nuevo High #2 students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Camino Nuevo High #2?
Camino Nuevo High #2 has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Camino Nuevo High #2 offer ?
Camino Nuevo High #2 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Camino Nuevo High #2 part of?
Camino Nuevo High #2 is part of Camino Nuevo High #2 School District.
In what neighborhood is Camino Nuevo High #2 located?
Camino Nuevo High #2 is located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 40 other public schools located in Westlake.
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