ANIMO WATTS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy 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 579 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 28 teachers, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy, located in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public charter high school operated by the Green Dot Public Schools network. Since its founding, the school has been dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum to students in an area that has historically lacked access to high-quality educational options. The school emphasizes a small, supportive learning environment designed to foster strong relationships between students and staff, which serves as a foundation for both academic success and personal development.

Central to the school's mission is the belief that every student, regardless of their socioeconomic background, is capable of succeeding at a four-year college or university. To achieve this, Animo Watts offers a structured academic program that meets University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) entrance requirements, complemented by a focus on character development and community involvement. By blending high academic standards with a personalized approach to teaching, the academy strives to prepare its students to become leaders who can advocate for themselves and contribute positively to their local community.

For more information, contact Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy at (323) 756-3930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.