KIPP Esperanza High vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 527 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Esperanza High
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | KIPP Esperanza High East Palo Alto, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,343 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12518 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 | 95.9% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | East Palo Alto | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Esperanza High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 15.1).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.9%).
- •KIPP Esperanza High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.6).
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 KIPP Esperanza High better than New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Esperanza High ranks higher (33.6 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 KIPP Esperanza High and New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 527 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Esperanza High: 194. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Esperanza High and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
KIPP Esperanza High is 737th 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).