Centennial High vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Centennial High Compton, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1281 of 1,343 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16334 of 16,910 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 908 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 13% |
| city | Compton | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 13.0).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on math proficiency (13% vs 6%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.3%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.2).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 194.
- •Centennial High is a public school while New Designs Charter School-Watts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centennial High better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter School-Watts ranks higher (15.1 vs 13.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centennial High and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Compton and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 908. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 and New Designs Charter School-Watts is 1240th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).