New West Charter vs University High School Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New West Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
980 students
University High School Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
| Measure | New West Charter Los Angeles, California | University High School Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,343 | #609 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2296 of 16,910 | #11225 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 980 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 980 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New West Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 38.9).
- •New West Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •New West Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •New West Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 72.3%).
- •New West Charter does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.0).
- •University High School Charter is the larger school with 1,385 students compared with 980.
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 New West Charter better than University High School Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New West Charter ranks higher (74.2 vs 38.9 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 New West Charter and University High School Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New West Charter: 980. University High School Charter: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New West Charter and University High School Charter rank in California?
New West Charter is 64th of 1,343 and University High School Charter is 609th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).