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Animo Compton Charter
High School · Animo Compton Charter District
1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,360 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#436 of 563
public schools
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Animo Compton Charter
Animo Compton Charter is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Animo Compton Charter District. Animo Compton Charter serves approximately 330 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Animo Compton Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,360 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Animo Compton Charter show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Animo Compton Charter sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Animo Compton Charter is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
38% of students at Animo Compton Charter were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Animo Compton Charter — Students at Animo Compton Charter score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Animo Compton Charter Compares
See how Animo Compton Charter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Animo Compton Charter may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Benjamin Banneker Career and Transition Center (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Centennial High (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Compton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,211
Median Home Value
$1,000,800
Median Rent
$2,385/mo
Population
25,257
College Educated
47.8%
Homeownership
12.3%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Median Age
32.6
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|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High Compton, CA | 5.5 |
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| Esparto High Esparto, CA | 5.5 |
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| Mountain Empire High Pine Valley, CA | 5.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Animo Compton Charter
What grades does Animo Compton Charter serve?
Animo Compton Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Animo Compton Charter?
Animo Compton Charter has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Compton Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Animo Compton Charter is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animo Compton Charter rank in CA?
Animo Compton Charter ranks #6,360 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Animo Compton Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Animo Compton Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Animo Compton Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animo Compton Charter has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Animo Compton Charter a charter school?
Yes, Animo Compton Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Animo Compton Charter a Title I school?
No, Animo Compton Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animo Compton Charter?
93.0% of students at Animo Compton Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (323) 565-1600
Resources & Links
District
Animo Compton Charter District- District Enrollment
- 330
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,144
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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