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N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts

379 South Loma Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90017

About N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts

N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is a charter school in Los Angeles, California. It is in a big city and serves students in grades K–5. The school has about 408 students and about 16 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 26:1, which is the same as the district average. The school serves a community with a lot of needs, and 99% of the students are economically disadvantaged. 48% of the students are female and 52% are male. The majority of the students are from minority groups, which is a reflection of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the area around the school in Los Angeles. N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts focuses on STEM and arts-integrated instruction, which means combining core literacy and math with hands-on science projects and creative arts programs. U.S. News data shows that about 27% of students are good at math and 32% are good at English Language Arts. These are areas where they can still improve academically. The school gets funding from charters, districts, and the state to help make sure that all students have equal access to education, but there isn't a lot of public information about how much it spends per student.

N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts Contact Information

Address

379 South Loma Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Phone

(213) 413-9183

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 32% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
408
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3586 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.49%
Asian 0.25%
Hispanic 98.53%
Black 0.25%
Two+ Races 0.49%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.49%
Asian
0.25%
Hispanic
98.53%
Black
0.25%
Two+ Races
0.49%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 408
48.28%
197 Female
51.72%
211 Male

Student Population

408 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts in Los Angeles, California, is doing good things for the community! The school puts the health and interests of its students first in its TK-5 program, which offers a fun, challenging, and culturally affirming education. The school helps kids feel good about themselves and proud of their culture and language at home.

The principal of the school greets the students, which shows how much the school cares about their academic and social-emotional growth. The school's goal is to create a community of lifelong learners who will be able to lead in a diverse setting. N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts is a family-friendly school where everyone is welcome and feels like they belong.

FAQ

Q1. Do the teachers and parents meet at the school?

Ans. Yes, conferences are planned every year and on request.

Q2. Do you go over safety rules with the students?

Ans. Staff regularly teach and practice safety procedures.

Q3. Are there rules for picking up kids after school at N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts?

Ans. The school has set up safe pickup areas for students.

Q4. Is N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts only for students who live far away?

Ans. Yes, lessons are taught through an online learning platform.

Q5. Do students have a set schedule?

Ans. Coursework allows for flexible pacing, with teachers checking in on students from time to time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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