Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College vs New Designs Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students
New Designs Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
784 students
| Measure | Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 1,343 | #1004 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16704 of 16,910 | #14518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 272 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 43.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 8.5).
- •New Designs Charter does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 24.5%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 93.8%).
- •Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 43.6).
- •New Designs Charter is the larger school with 784 students compared with 272.
- •Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College is a public school while New Designs Charter 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 Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College better than New Designs Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter ranks higher (24.3 vs 8.5 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 Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and New Designs Charter?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College: 272. New Designs Charter: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College and New Designs Charter rank in California?
Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College is 1331st of 1,343 and New Designs Charter is 1004th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).