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No two kids learn the same way, and every family and community deserves high quality public education. That’s why, in 1999, the leaders of the Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group together with residents from the MacArthur Park community created Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA), a school built on the belief that every student should have the chance to go to a great school that puts their needs first, regardless of zip code, income, or ability level.
 
Today, eight CNCA schools are educating 3,600 students from early childhood through high school and proving that all children can learn and achieve when held to high expectations, exposed to rigorous and relevant learning experiences, and when given targeted intervention and support in a safe and welcoming environment.
 
At Camino Nuevo, all high school seniors graduate meeting admissions requirements for the University of California and California State University systems. In 2018, 70 percent of them achieved admission to four-year universities. While only 9 percent of low-income students nationwide earn a bachelor’s degree within six years, the rate is more than three times higher for Camino Nuevo graduates.
 
Our schools have won state and national awards for improving outcomes for all students. In 2015, Camino Nuevo earned the Bright Spot Award from the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics for closing achievement gaps between English learners and native English speakers. In 2018, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools recognized our schools with a special induction into the Charter Schools Hall of Fame.
 
Educational and economic inequities persist in our communities, but our resolve to reverse these disparities and change the trajectory of students' lives is stronger than ever. Join us in helping our students achieve their college and career dreams by becoming a mentor to our students, volunteering at our schools, or making an investment in our work. If you're a parent looking for a great school, apply today. We're free, public schools open to all students.
 
I invite you to return to our website regularly and follow us on social media to learn more about our community. Thank you for visiting us. 
 
Dr. Ana F. Ponce 
Chief Executive Officer
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Enrollment Applications Due January 13

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy is enrolling new students for the 2019-20 school year. All new families and current eighth grade families must submit an online application to participate in the admissions lottery by January 13. Head to www.applyla.org to apply today.

Classes Resume on January 10

All Camino Nuevo Charter Academy campuses will be open and we will expect your child to be at school even if a strike occurs when classes resume on Jan. 10. For more details, click on the headline to read the statement from our CEO.

Gracias For 18 Years: Message from Ana Ponce, CEO

After 18 years as a leader at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Ana Ponce will step down from her role as CEO and become the new Executive Director of Great Public Schools Now, effective February 1. Read her full message.

Thank You for Supporting Us in Clippers Challenge

We didn't win the grand prize, but the good news is that we will get to keep the $6,300 you helped us raise and every dollar will go directly to help our students have access to enrichment programs and wraparound supports.
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