New Designs Charter School-Watts District

New Designs Charter School-Watts District contains a single charter school, New Designs Charter School-Watts, serving grades 6-12 in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles with 194 students, nearly all of whom are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This school shows a clear and positive upward trend, having significantly improved its statewide ranking over the past three years. While its English and math proficiency rates are below state averages, it excels in science, outperforming the state, and maintains a strong graduation rate of 88.6%. Furthermore, student engagement is high, with a chronic absenteeism rate notably better than the California average, indicating a supportive school culture.

Key areas for parents to note include the school's particular strength in middle school science and its successful track record of getting students to graduate. The analysis suggests the school is effectively using its resources to support students, though performance varies by grade level, with middle school math being a specific focus for improvement. Overall, New Designs Charter School-Watts demonstrates meaningful progress in serving its community within the New Designs Charter School-Watts District.