Original Research by School Decision on New Heights Charter District
New Heights Charter District is a small charter district in Los Angeles County serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The district operates as a single school, New Heights Charter, across two nearby campuses: younger students in kindergarten through second grade attend one location, while students in grades three through eight attend another about a five-minute distance away. This split-campus arrangement means families with children across different grade bands will manage two separate school sites.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black. The enrollment is small, distributed fairly evenly across the grade bands, with slightly higher numbers in the earliest and final grades. Data on the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and on English learner enrollment were not available, so a parent seeking that information should contact the school directly.
State assessment results and proficiency data were not provided in the available records. Without that information, a reader cannot evaluate this district's academic performance against state standards or peer districts. The chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint among Los Angeles County's districts, which suggests room for improvement in attendance patterns. The district's per-pupil spending is in the upper range for the county, reflecting resources available beyond the median.
The district does not report a graduation rate, which is expected since it serves only grades kindergarten through eight and therefore does not track high school completion. A parent whose child reaches high school will need to plan for transition to another district or school.
In November 2020, the Los Angeles Unified School District renewed New Heights Charter's authorization for a five-year term running through 2026. This renewal secures the school's operation for families enrolling during this window. The renewal proceeded despite a public dispute over outstanding fees the school owed the district, a detail that may interest parents concerned about the school's relationship with its authorizing district.
Beyond the charter renewal, little information is available about recent curriculum, program, or pedagogical changes within the district. A parent considering enrollment should visit the school, speak with current families, and ask directly about academic programs, instructional approach, and any recent initiatives or changes the school has undertaken.
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