Serving 580 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 0.17, 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)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
580 students attend Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, 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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