Summary:
The New Horizons Charter Academy District consists of a single K-8 charter elementary school, New Horizons Charter Academy, located in North Hollywood, serving 141 students with a very high percentage qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
New Horizons Charter Academy stands out for its remarkable recent improvement, jumping from the 35th to the 63rd percentile in statewide ranking in just one year. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student body, the school now outperforms California averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Performance is particularly strong in upper elementary grades, with 5th graders scoring well above the state average in ELA and Science.
Key challenges include a chronic absenteeism rate significantly higher than the state average, which the school is overcoming to post these gains. The data shows some variability across grade levels, with a notable dip in 6th-grade ELA and a significant drop in Science performance by 8th grade, suggesting areas for focused attention. Overall, the school demonstrates a strong positive trajectory and effective strategies for supporting student achievement.
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