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New West Charter

1905 Armacost Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90025

About New West Charter

New West Charter is a public charter high school in Los Angeles for students in grades 9–12. The school has about 900 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1, which keeps class sizes even and provides structured academic support. The school is known for requiring seniors to do a project as part of their graduation requirements. This helps students learn how to do research, give presentations, and apply what they learn in the real world. New West Charter has a 48% proficiency rate in math and a 66% proficiency rate in reading. As a public charter school, most of its money comes from the state, and the amount spent per student is usually in line with the district average. As part of their college readiness path, students take statewide tests and may also take college entrance exams like the SAT. When families look at schools, they often think about their children's long-term academic paths, like the best high school in California. Overall, New West Charter has good academic results and a well-organized college-focused program in a city with a lot of different kinds of people.

New West Charter Contact Information

Address

1905 Armacost Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Phone

(310) 943-5444

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 66% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
998
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1550 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at New West Charter

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 53.21%
Asian 9.32%
Hispanic 22.24%
Black 4.31%
Two+ Races 10.52%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
53.21%
Asian
9.32%
Hispanic
22.24%
Black
4.31%
Two+ Races
10.52%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 998
52.51%
524 Female
47.29%
472 Male

Student Population

998 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This season, New West Charter School is getting a lot of attention for its athletic success. The boys' soccer team had a big win in a recent competitive match that got both players and fans excited. The school is also still in the top 20% of public schools in California when it comes to academics, and it celebrates both sports and academic success.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at New West Charter need to do a senior project to graduate?

Ans. Yes, students usually have to do a senior project that includes research, writing, and giving a presentation.

Q2. Does the school have activities outside of class?

Ans. Students can join clubs, arts programs, sports, and activities that let them lead other students.

Q3. What do students need to do to get into New West Charter?

Ans. Most of the time, you have to apply to get in, and if there are more applications than seats, a lottery may be held.

Q4. Are there Advanced Placement (AP) classes at the school?

Ans. Yes, New West Charter offers some AP and honors classes to help students get ready for college.

Q5. Do students get rides to and from school?

Ans. There may not be many options for transportation, and families usually plan their own commutes.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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