Serving 313 students in grades 6-12, New Designs Charter School-watts ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Designs Charter School-watts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
New Designs Charter School-watts's student population of 313 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Designs Charter School-watts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Designs Charter School-watts is 0.51, 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
#3075 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
56%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Designs Charter School-watts's ranking?
New Designs Charter School-watts is ranked #3075 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Designs Charter School-watts?
The graduation rate of New Designs Charter School-watts is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Designs Charter School-watts?
313 students attend New Designs Charter School-watts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of New Designs Charter School-watts students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Designs Charter School-watts?
New Designs Charter School-watts has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Designs Charter School-watts offer ?
New Designs Charter School-watts offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Designs Charter School-watts part of?
New Designs Charter School-watts is part of New Designs Charter School-Watts School District.
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