At a glance
Reported students
194
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
194
New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 34.8:1
What the reported data says about New Designs Charter School-Watts
New Designs Charter School-Watts is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to New Designs Charter School-Watts District. NCES reports 194 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Designs Charter School-Watts
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black55.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial8.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near New Designs Charter School-Watts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District | 09–12 | 546 | under 0.1 mi |
| Animo Compton Charter High · Charter · Animo Compton Charter District | 06–12 | 372 | 0.6 mi |
| Centennial High High · Compton Unified | 09–12 | 908 | 0.7 mi |
| Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center High · Los Angeles Unified | 12–12 | 196 | 0.9 mi |
| University Pathways Medical Magnet Academy High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 110 | 1.1 mi |
| King/Drew Medical Magnet High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,381 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Designs Charter School-Watts
What grades does New Designs Charter School-Watts serve?
New Designs Charter School-Watts reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Designs Charter School-Watts District.
How many students attend New Designs Charter School-Watts?
New Designs Charter School-Watts reported 194 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 313 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Designs Charter School-Watts?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 194 students and 11.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Designs Charter School-Watts a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of New Designs Charter School-Watts students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Designs Charter School-Watts in?
New Designs Charter School-Watts is part of New Designs Charter School-Watts District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Designs Charter School-Watts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Animo Compton Charter (0.6 mi), Centennial High (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.