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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 Facts (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: 25-29% (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 Calendar
Campus Size
10
School Motto
No two kids learn the same way, and every family and community deserves high quality public education.
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Camino Nuevo High #2 ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 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
#3369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camino Nuevo High #2's ranking?
Camino Nuevo High #2 is ranked #3369 out of 9,523 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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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