Excellent
#655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Animo Leadership High
High School · Animo Leadership High District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1149 South Hill St. Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Animo Leadership High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Animo Leadership High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,211
Median home value
$1,000,800
Median rent
$2,385/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Morningside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Math and Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Family First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Animo Leadership High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Animo Leadership High is listed in Animo Leadership High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animo Leadership High
Animo Leadership High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Animo Leadership High District, serving approximately 628 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
What's said publicly about Animo Leadership High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animo Leadership High
What grades does Animo Leadership High serve?
Animo Leadership High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Animo Leadership High?
Animo Leadership High has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Leadership High?
The student-teacher ratio at Animo Leadership High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animo Leadership High rank in CA?
Animo Leadership High ranks #655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Animo Leadership High's MySchoolScout rating?
Animo Leadership High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Leadership High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animo Leadership High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Animo Leadership High a charter school?
Yes, Animo Leadership High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Animo Leadership High a Title I school?
No, Animo Leadership High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animo Leadership High?
92.2% of students at Animo Leadership High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (310) 216-3277
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90015)
- 25,257
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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