Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM vs New Designs Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 375 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 6–12
720 students
New Designs Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
784 students
| Measure | Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,343 | #1004 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4932 of 16,910 | #14518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 720 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 43.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 24.3).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on math proficiency (64% vs 23%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 48%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 80.4%).
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 43.6).
- •New Designs Charter is the larger school with 784 students compared with 720.
- •Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM 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 Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM better than New Designs Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM ranks higher (63.4 vs 24.3 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 Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM and New Designs Charter?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM: 720. New Designs Charter: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM and New Designs Charter rank in California?
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM is 193rd of 1,343 and New Designs Charter is 1004th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).