脕nimo Leadership Charter High School is a public charter school in Inglewood, California, operated by Green Dot Public Schools of Los Angeles. 脕nimo was the first Green Dot school to be established, in 2000.
Serving 628 students in grades 9-12, Animo Leadership High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animo Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Animo Leadership High School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy Blue, Khaki
School Rankings
Animo Leadership High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animo Leadership High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3758 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aztec
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animo Leadership High School's ranking?
Animo Leadership High School is ranked #3758 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animo Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Animo Leadership High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Animo Leadership High School?
628 students attend Animo Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Animo Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Leadership High School?
Animo Leadership High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo Leadership High School offer ?
Animo Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Animo Leadership High School part of?
Animo Leadership High School is part of Animo Leadership High School District.
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