- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Angeles, CA
New Open World Academy K-12
Federal NCES profile for New Open World Academy K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271012493
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Open World Academy K-12 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools.
- #38 of 41
- schools in Los Angeles · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for California
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Open World Academy K-12 has class sizes smaller than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Open World Academy K-12 ranks #38 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271012493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
New Open World Academy K-12 held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 062271012493 · Los Angeles, CA Other · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 19:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
New Open World Academy K-12 held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
New Open World Academy K-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 911
New Open World Academy K-12
911 students
What this shows New Open World Academy K-12 reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Open World Academy K-12 compares
New Open World Academy K-12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in California - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.5%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, New Open World Academy K-12 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Open World Academy K-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Open World Academy K-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Los Angeles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eagle Rock High
Standard public school
2,031 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Foshay Learning Center
Standard public school
1,530 students 18:1 students per teacher
Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,357 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Senior High
Standard public school
1,284 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
City of Angels
Alternative education program
1,058 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Standard public school
1,031 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Open World Academy K-12
How many students attend New Open World Academy K-12?
New Open World Academy K-12 has 911 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Angeles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Open World Academy K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at New Open World Academy K-12 is 19:1, which is 12% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Open World Academy K-12?
94.8% of students at New Open World Academy K-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Open World Academy K-12?
The largest demographic group at New Open World Academy K-12 is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Los Angeles, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Open World Academy K-12?
New Open World Academy K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Open World Academy K-12 rank among schools in Los Angeles?
By Resource Investment Index, New Open World Academy K-12 ranks #38 of 41 schools in Los Angeles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Angeles on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides New Open World Academy K-12, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.