ANIMO COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Animo 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 521 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 College Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) is a public charter school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, operated by the Green Dot Public Schools network. Serving a predominantly underserved community, the school is founded on the core mission of preparing every student for success in college, leadership, and life. By maintaining a small school environment and a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, ACPA aims to dismantle traditional barriers to academic success and ensure that students from the local area have the tools necessary to thrive in higher education.

The academy emphasizes a supportive yet demanding academic culture, characterized by small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. Because it is part of the Green Dot network, the school focuses heavily on teacher quality, data-driven instruction, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive campus climate. Beyond standard academics, ACPA prioritizes student agency and community engagement, striving to produce graduates who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to serve as active, responsible citizens in their neighborhoods and beyond.

For more information, contact Animo College Preparatory Academy at (323) 568-4136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.