How do these schools compare?
| Metric | New West Charter | University High School Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,385 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 69.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | New West Charter | University High School Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,287 | $22,606 |
| District | New West Charter School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | New West Charter | University High School Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 11.7% |
| African American | 4.5% | 21.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% | 57.0% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | New West Charter | University High School Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 23 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 496:1 | 290:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.3% | 33.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.