Animo South Los Angeles Charter District

Animo South Los Angeles Charter District is home to a single public charter high school, Animo South Los Angeles Charter, serving grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its state ranking over the past three years, dropping from 1,357 out of 2,123 schools in 2021-2022 to 1,096 out of 2,323 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 96.2% is higher than the state average, its academic performance is mixed, with English Language Arts proficiency rates near the state average but significantly lower Mathematics and Science proficiency.

Animo South Los Angeles Charter faces challenges related to high chronic absenteeism, with 32.8% of students chronically absent, well above the state average. Additionally, the school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 96.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high level of economic disadvantage may contribute to the school's academic struggles and require additional resources and support to address.

Overall, Animo South Los Angeles Charter District is home to a single high school that is facing challenges in maintaining its academic performance and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. While the school's graduation rate is strong, its declining state ranking and mixed academic proficiency rates suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.