Animo College Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(323) 568-4136
Animo College Preparatory Academy serves 521 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Animo College Preparatory Academy placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Animo College Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Animo College Preparatory Academy's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 521 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Animo College Preparatory Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Animo College Preparatory Academy is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9007 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Animo College Preparatory Academy is David Starr Jordan Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southeast Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Weigand Avenue Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Angeles David Starr Jordan Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 518 students
0.1 miles
2265 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 568-4100 0.1 9-12 518 - South Gate Simon Rodia Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
0.1 miles
2701 Sequoia Dr.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 569-7140 0.1 9-12 178 - Los Angeles Weigand Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.2 miles
10401 Weigand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 567-9606 0.2 K-5 484 - South Gate Southeast Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,044 student
0.3 miles
2560 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 568-3100 0.3 6-8 1,044 - Los Angeles Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 547 students
0.4 miles
1963 E. 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 569-8141 0.4 K-5 547
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