Summary:
The Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy, the sole school in the Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District, is a standout public charter high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 572 students. The school's exceptional 96.2% 4-year graduation rate and low 3.8% dropout rate indicate it is effectively supporting its students and helping them succeed academically.
Academically, the school shines, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science that exceed the statewide averages. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's steady improvement in statewide rankings, climbing from 1,147 out of 2,123 California high schools in 2021-2022 to 687 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, with 95.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is able to provide a quality education and prepare its students for success.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.0% is relatively high, this could be an area for improvement. Overall, the Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy stands out as a high-performing school that is effectively supporting its students and helping them achieve academic success, making it an attractive option for families in the Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District.
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