Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, Animo South Los Angeles Charter 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Animo South Los Angeles Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Animo South Los Angeles Charter's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animo South Los Angeles Charter?
The graduation rate of Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Animo South Los Angeles Charter?
636 students attend Animo South Los Angeles Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Animo South Los Angeles Charter students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo South Los Angeles Charter?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo South Los Angeles Charter offer ?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Animo South Los Angeles Charter part of?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter is part of Animo South Los Angeles Charter School District.
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