Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy

Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
12628 Avalon Blvd,  Los Angeles, CA
3.7
3.7
580 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Abraham Devilliers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
57.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
90.7%
Black
7.5%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 126 Students
University of California - Irvine 120 Students
California State University - Long Beach 109 Students
University of California - Berkeley 94 Students
California State University - Northridge 88 Students
University of Southern California 78 Students
California State University, Fullerton 76 Students
San Francisco State University 72 Students
University of California - San Diego 65 Students
Loyola Marymount University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 46 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Biology 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Sociology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 116 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/20/2024
This school is somewhat of a good place although it has its bad qualities. For examples there have been many incidents around and in front of the school that involves kids getting robbed by African American people. Overall the academics have been really good and their grading system is very easy to manage with because it's not the same as most of the other schools.
4.0 Senior
7/25/2023
Animo watts college preparatory is a great high school that offers the necessary classes to get students ready for their preferred college or university and offers programs for voluntary work. There student community is welcoming to anyone and friendly to those that seek friendships. Teachers are supportive and helpful of students academics and try their best to encourage bolder and higher goals but also maintaining realistic goals from students. Overall the school community is great.
4.0 Alum
3/13/2021
Its a small school which allows for there to be enough help from teachers and staff. We are provided with many resources that help us get through the school year. Although its strict about different policies it helps us be better people and prepares us for college and the next steps in life allowing us to be free and supportive of one another. Its a school with diversity.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/20/2017
This school is a beacon of light in this neighborhood. They welcome students from all backgrounds and do everything in their power to help them to learn both academically and to grow in their personal lives.
1.0 parent
7/15/2009
5.0 student
9/25/2008

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Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 12628 Avalon Blvd in Los Angeles, in the Willowbrook neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 580 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $1,438,288. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Designs Charter School-Watts, Ánimo Compton Charter School, Centennial High School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy.

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