Overview
New Designs Charter School-Watts is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 194 students. It is part of the New Designs Charter School-Watts District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictNew Designs Charter School-Watts District
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90061
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060154312456
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment194
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino44.0%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian53.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)