Summary:
The Animo South Los Angeles Charter District contains a single high school, Animo South Los Angeles Charter, serving grades 9-12 in a high-need area of Los Angeles (90047).
Animo South Los Angeles Charter shows a strong and improving academic trajectory, having raised its statewide ranking significantly over recent years. The school excels particularly in English Language Arts, where student proficiency consistently beats the California average, and it achieves an exceptional graduation rate that far exceeds the state norm. However, the school faces a notable challenge in mathematics, where proficiency rates are below the state average, indicating a key area for potential growth.
While the school's graduation success is impressive, it contends with a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average. It serves a student population where nearly all qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it utilizes a per-student spending level that is substantial. The overall picture is of a school making clear progress and delivering strong outcomes in several critical areas, especially given the community it serves, with targeted support needed to address specific subject performance and attendance.
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