Ernest Kimme Charter Academy vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 595 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Ernest Kimme Charter Academy Vacaville, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 1,343 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12881 of 16,910 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 194 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Vacaville | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 15.1).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Ernest Kimme Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 93.3%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.4).
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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Kimme Charter Academy ranks higher (32.0 vs 15.1 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 Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 595 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy: 194. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Kimme Charter Academy and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Ernest Kimme Charter Academy is 781st 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).