ANIMO PAT BROWN

Animo Pat Brown is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 615 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Animo Pat Brown has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Animo Pat Brown Charter High School**, located in the Florence-Firestone neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public charter school operated by the Green Dot Public Schools network. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is founded on the core belief that every student, regardless of their background, deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education. By maintaining a smaller campus environment, the school aims to foster strong, personalized relationships between students, teachers, and families, ensuring that no student "falls through the cracks" in the transition toward higher education.

The school’s academic model is designed to prepare students for the rigors of university life through a challenging curriculum, a focus on critical thinking, and a culture of high expectations. Beyond standard academics, Animo Pat Brown emphasizes character development and civic engagement, encouraging students to become leaders within their community. As part of the Green Dot network, the school also prioritizes safety, parental involvement, and data-driven instruction to support the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Animo Pat Brown at (323) 585-3312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.