New Heights Charter School

What New Heights Charter School does

New Heights Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving 405 Transitional Kindergarten through 8th-grade students across two campuses in South Los Angeles (Jefferson Park and Broadway-Manchester). Founded in 2006 by Executive Director Amy Berfield, the school is authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) under a charter petition covering 2021-2026 and is WASC-accredited as of 2024. Its mission targets underserved South LA families through a community-anchored model.

The academic core is built on Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, English Language Development (ELD), and Social-Emotional Learning, augmented by dedicated arts, athletics, expanded learning, and health/wellness programs. Operations are supported by conventional K-12 software: Finalsite for web/communications and SchoolMint for enrollment, with digital portfolios as the instructional-tech layer. The 2024 Community Schools Implementation Plan integrates academic, mental-health, family-engagement, and health services into the core operating model, reinforced by 2024 partnerships with Mount St. Mary's University (Teacher Residency) and Think Together (after-school programming).

The business model is public charter school revenue mechanics: the school is funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) per-pupil allocations channeled via LAUSD, supplemented by competitive grants (2024 Public Charter Schools Dissemination Grant, Community Schools Grant, Teacher Residency Grant). There is no tuition and no disclosed commercial revenue line. Pricing is therefore set by state formula and authorizer, not by the school; go-to-market is enrollment-driven through the SchoolMint lottery process within LAUSD's public-school-of-choice framework.

Name

New Heights Charter School

Legal name

New Heights Charter School

Website

https://newheightscharter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Heights Charter School is a tuition-free public TK-8 charter serving 405 students across two South Los Angeles campuses under LAUSD authorization, funded primarily through California LCFF per-pupil allocations and supplemented by competitive grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• K-8 education
• Charter school education
• Elementary education
• Middle school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a public charter school, New Heights receives per-pupil funding from the state of California based on average daily attendance. This is the primary revenue source for operating the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Heights Charter School is a free public charter school serving 405 students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across two campuses in South Los Angeles. The school provides comprehensive college-preparatory education including core academics (ELA, Common Core Math, Social Studies, Amplify Science), special education services, arts, athletics, social-emotional development, health and wellness, and free before/after school, summer, and intersession programs. Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and school supplies are provided to all students.

Product overview

New Heights Charter School is a single-site TK-8 educational institution offering a unified college-preparatory program across two Los Angeles campuses. The core educational product includes the TK-8 Academic Program as the primary offering, supplemented by specialized programs including Transitional Kindergarten, Special Education Services, Athletics, Arts, Expanded Learning (before/after school and summer programs), Social and Emotional Development, and Health and Wellness. The school uses a balanced curriculum approach with Common Core Math, Amplify Science, and balanced literacy, supported by WASC accreditation and Responsive Classroom methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8 Educational Program
• Transitional Kindergarten Program
• Core Academic Curriculum
• Special Education Services
• Athletics Program
• Arts Program
• Expanded Learning Programs
• Social and Emotional Development Program TK-8 program including daily morning meetings, counseling services with on-campus social worker, conflict resolution training, and Responsive Classroom (TK-5) and Developmental Design (6-8) strategies.
• Health and Wellness Program Student health and wellness program promoting healthy eating habits, daily physical education emphasizing mind-body connection, and school lunch program with nutrition guidelines.
• College-Preparatory Program College-preparatory program recognized by U.S. News and World Report as Best Middle Schools, featuring small class sizes, digital portfolios, performance-based assessments, and focus on critical thinking and problem-solving.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mount St. Mary's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to grow new teachers through a residency program. Awarded a Residency Grant to support teacher development and training.
• City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation LeaguescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Heights is a member of City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Leagues, allowing the school to field athletic teams in various sports including basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.
• KaBoom FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant recipient for Imagination Playground, an innovative play space with loose parts that allows students to create their own play environments, developing design skills, physical coordination, physics understanding, and teamwork.
• Think TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter school program partner for grades 4th-8th, offered Monday-Friday until 6:25 p.m., providing enrichment activities alongside academic support.
• Alliance for a Healthier GenerationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that recognized New Heights as one of America's Healthiest Schools All Stars, supporting the school's health and wellness programs.
• ASES (After School Education and Safety) ProgramcoreOthersAfter school program for students in TK-4th grade, offered Monday-Friday until 6:15 p.m., providing enrichment activities including arts and crafts, cultural activities, youth development, and homework time.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KIPP LA Public Schools: Multi-site LA charter network serving TK-8 (and some K-12) students with a college-preparatory mission, extended day, and enrichment programs — directly comparable to New Heights on mission, geography, and student demographic focus.
• Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWC): LA-area TK-8 charter network with lottery enrollment, small class sizes, and a focus on diverse, mixed-income communities — overlapping with New Heights on model and grade band.
• Magnolia Public Schools: California charter network operating TK-12 schools with college-prep focus and lottery enrollment, overlapping on grade band and operating model.
• Bright Star Schools: LA-based TK-12 charter network with lottery enrollment, extended day, and enrichment programs comparable to New Heights' wraparound model.
• Green Dot Public Schools California: Multi-campus charter operator in Los Angeles with charter high schools and middle schools, college-preparatory mission, and similar reliance on per-pupil state funding.
• Para Los Niños: LA charter school operator serving predominantly Latinx and low-income students with TK-8 programs and wraparound supports — closely mirrors New Heights' demographic and service model.
• Larchmont Charter School: Independent LA charter school serving TK-6 students with lottery enrollment, comparable single-site independent charter structure to New Heights.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools: Large LA-area charter network operating multiple TK-12 campuses with college-prep focus and similar lottery-based enrollment serving predominantly low-income communities of color.
• Inner City Education Foundation (ICEF) Public Schools: LA charter network operating multiple TK-12 schools with a college-prep focus and similar lottery enrollment model serving South Los Angeles communities.

Others

• California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) — advocacy peer: Not a school operator but the statewide charter sector association that New Heights is affiliated with as a member; relevant for policy advocacy and funding context rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/newheightscharterla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-heights-charter-school-los-angeles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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