Ánimo Venice Charter High School is a public charter school in Venice, Los Angeles, United States, which originally opened in 2004. Its mascot is a pirate, and it is operated by Green Dot Public Schools.
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Animo Venice Charter High School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Animo Venice Charter High School's student population of 335 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Dreams Set Sail Here
School Rankings
Animo Venice Charter High School 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 Venice Charter High School is 0.21, 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
#6589 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Animo Venice Charter High School's ranking?
Animo Venice Charter High School is ranked #6589 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animo Venice Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Animo Venice Charter High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Animo Venice Charter High School?
335 students attend Animo Venice Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Animo Venice Charter High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Animo Venice Charter High School?
Animo Venice Charter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Animo Venice Charter High School offer ?
Animo Venice Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Animo Venice Charter High School part of?
Animo Venice Charter High School is part of Animo Venice Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Animo Venice Charter High School located?
Animo Venice Charter High School is located in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Alamitos Beach.
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