Very Good
#2050 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
High School · Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1149 S. Hill Street Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2018, reaching 39% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
Powered by
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Designs Charter School-wattsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Los Angeles Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Animo Compton CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Centennial HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 968 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,318NCES 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy is listed in Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 541 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,050 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy serve?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks #2,050 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy?
92.6% of students at Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy 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
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (323) 756-3930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.