Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than 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: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 0.20, 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
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
541 students attend Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy part of?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is part of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy located?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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