Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New Heights Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Heights Charter's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Dedicated to healthy development, creativity, and the power of ideas
School Rankings
New Heights Charter 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 Heights Charter is 0.39, 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
#4811 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights Charter's ranking?
New Heights Charter is ranked #4811 out of 9,523 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend New Heights Charter?
394 students attend New Heights Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Heights Charter students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights Charter?
New Heights Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does New Heights Charter offer ?
New Heights Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New Heights Charter part of?
New Heights Charter is part of New Heights Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is New Heights Charter located?
New Heights Charter is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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