New Open World Academy K-12

3201 West Eighth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90010

nowacademy.lausd.org

911 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

New Open World Academy (NOW Academy), located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a unique K-12 public pilot school that operates as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its focus on a holistic and community-centered education, the school is situated on the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools campus. It is widely recognized for its commitment to social justice, bilingualism, and the integration of the arts, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and active participation in a globalized society.

The school emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that leverages its "pilot" status to implement innovative teaching strategies and personalized learning models. By fostering strong partnerships with local community organizations, NOW Academy provides students with a wide range of extracurricular activities, internships, and mentorship opportunities. Its mission centers on creating a supportive "small school" culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, celebrate diversity, and become empathetic leaders within their communities.

911

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Open World Academy K-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	799
Black	32
Asian	42
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
799 (87.7%)
Asian
42 (4.6%)
Black
32 (3.5%)
White
24 (2.6%)
Two or More
13 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)480-3700
Website:	http://nowacademy.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	863
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 84

Grade 9 102

Grade 10 82