Serving 911 students in grades Kindergarten-12, New Open World Academy K-12 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RFK Community Schools-New Open World Academy K-12 serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Open World Academy K-12's student population of 911 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
911 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready for the World....NOW!
School Rankings
New Open World Academy K-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Open World Academy K-12 is 0.22, 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
#7121 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
88%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Open World Academy K-12's ranking?
New Open World Academy K-12 is ranked #7121 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are New Open World Academy K-12 often compared to?
New Open World Academy K-12is often viewed alongside schools like Ucla Community K-12, Ambassador-global Leadership by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Open World Academy K-12?
The graduation rate of New Open World Academy K-12 is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Open World Academy K-12?
911 students attend New Open World Academy K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New Open World Academy K-12 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Open World Academy K-12?
New Open World Academy K-12 has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Open World Academy K-12 offer ?
New Open World Academy K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is New Open World Academy K-12 part of?
New Open World Academy K-12 is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is New Open World Academy K-12 located?
New Open World Academy K-12 is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
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