Summary:
The Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District in Los Angeles consists of a single high school, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy, serving grades 9-12 in a high-need community where over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy stands out for its exceptional student support, achieving a 98.3% graduation rate and a very low 0.9% dropout rate, which are well above state averages. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also a strength, with proficiency rates notably exceeding the California average. However, there is a significant gap in mathematics performance, where the school falls below the state average, indicating an area for focused improvement.
Despite a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average, the school has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over recent years. The substantial per-student funding likely supports the strong academic outcomes and college-prep focus. For families, this school demonstrates a powerful commitment to ensuring students graduate ready for college, even while working to strengthen performance in specific academic areas like math.
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