New Designs Charter School-Watts

High Charter Supplemental Virtual Los Angeles, CA Grades 06–12 Suburb: Large Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA SchoolScore™ D (56.4)
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New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles, CA 90061
High ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ D (56.4)
194
Students
11.4
Teachers
17:1
Student:Teacher
(323)418-0600
Phone
http://wattsschool.newdesignscharter.co…
Website

Located in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (ZIP 90061), New Designs Charter School-Watts is a High school with charter status serving grades 06–12 in the New Designs Charter School-Watts District district.

Key statistics: 194 students enrolled; a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California High School Average
Enrollment
194.0
State avg: 846.0
▼ 77% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.05:1
State avg: 18.2:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
93.3%
State avg: 66.5%
▲ 40% worse
School Details
School Name
New Designs Charter School-Watts
NCESSCH ID
060154312456
State School ID
CA-0120071-0120071
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NEW DESIGNS CHARTER SCHOOL-WATTS DISTRICT
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
12714 South Avalon Blvd.
City
Los Angeles
State
California
ZIP Code
90061
County
Los Angeles County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0643
State Leg. Upper
06035
State Leg. Lower
06065
Latitude
33.91715
Longitude
-118.26469
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
194
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.4
Teachers FTE
📐
17:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 181 93.3%
Not Applicable 130 67%
District Info
District Name
New Designs Charter School-Watts District
LEAID
0601543
State LEA ID
CA-0120071
Phone
(323)418-0600
Website
http://wattsschool.newdesignscharter.com/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Los Angeles
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$7,107K
Federal Revenue
$919K
State Revenue
$5,011K
Local Revenue
$1,177K
Total Expenditure
$6,680K
Instruction Exp.
$3,315K
Support Services
$3,018K
Other Current Exp.
$292K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Designs Charter School-Watts, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend New Designs Charter School-Watts?
194 students are enrolled at New Designs Charter School-Watts, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does New Designs Charter School-Watts have?
New Designs Charter School-Watts has 11.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1.
What grades does New Designs Charter School-Watts serve?
New Designs Charter School-Watts serves grades 06 through 12.
Is New Designs Charter School-Watts a charter school?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is a charter school.
What metro area is New Designs Charter School-Watts located in?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is located in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does New Designs Charter School-Watts belong to?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is part of the New Designs Charter School-Watts District school district.
How much does New Designs Charter School-Watts District spend per student?
The New Designs Charter School-Watts District district spends approximately $34,432,990 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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