Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School

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Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School
Address
Map
11130 S. Western Ave.

Westmont, Los Angeles County
,
California
90047

United States
Information
School typeCharter public high school
Established2004
StatusOpen
OversightGreen Dot Public Schools
PrincipalTaiala Carvalho
(July 2013–)
Staff14 (2012–13)
Teaching staff28 (2012–13)
Grades9-12
Enrollment591 (2016–17)[1]
Average class size20
Student to teacher ratio23:1
Hours in school day7.5 hours
Campus sizeSmall
Campus typeSuburb
Colour(s)  Black
  Gold
SloganPreparing students for College, Leadership, and Life
AthleticsSoccer, Basketball, Softball, Football, Track
MascotBlack panther
National ranking801 (U.S. News & World Report, 2013)
NewspaperPaw Print
Websitewww.animosouthla.org

Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School (also known as "ASLA", or "Animo South LA") is a public charter school operated by Green Dot Public Schools of Los Angeles.

It is in Westmont, California, with a Los Angeles postal address.[2]

History[edit]

Ànimo South Los Angeles Charter High School was founded by Green Dot Public Schools and established in August 2004. The first graduating class graduated in 2008. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 30, 2014.

Animo South Los Angeles was founded in response to the dangerous circumstances surrounding Washington Preparatory High School, one of Los Angeles's most troubled schools. According to the Los Angeles Times, in the 2000–2001 school year, thirty five percent of Washington Prep students were suspended, far passing district-wide suspension rates of thirteen percent. Not only were test scores and academic performance extremely poor, but the campus itself was so unsafe that in 2002, the teachers filed a written complaint to their union, calling the school "out of control" and demanding increased security on campus. Reports were released that the school was plagued by drugs, violence, and sex. Since Animo South LA was formed in 2004, students at this school have a safe place to go to where they can learn. Animo South LA has outperformed Washington High School in statewide API scores by over 150 points.[3]

Animo South LA's graduation rate is 81%. 90% of Graduating seniors are accepted into college, 79% attend college[4]

July 22, 2014, Fire[edit]

On the afternoon of Tuesday July 22, 2014, around 2:17 pm LAFD received a call reporting a fire in a High School near Western and Imperial. Reportedly the fire started with an AC malfunction. According to Los Angeles County Fire inspector Scott Miller, the School's roof, and exterior wall collapsed. 2 Firefighters were injured by the fire; they reportedly went inside to see if there were people in need of help. The fire made national news and the fire was seen in all of Los Angeles. One of Green Dot's first schools, Animo South just celebrated its 10th anniversary when the fire happened.[5][6][7][8]

Awards and recognition[edit]

In 2013, Animo South LA was ranked the 801st best high school in the United States and 162nd in California.[9]

In 2012 and 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked Animo South LA as a Silver Medal School.[9]

Student demographics[edit]

As of the school year 2012–13, there were a total of 537 students attending the high school.[10]

  • 55.6% Hispanic (299)
  • 43.3% Black (233)
  • 0.5% Other (3)
  • 0.3% White (2)
  • 57% Female (305)
  • 43% Male (232)

School Scores[edit]

CAHSEE[edit]

CAHSEE pass percentages accounted only for 10th graders.

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
English 82% 78% 84% 82% 86%
Math 70% 68% 83% 84% 87%

API[edit]

Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Score 678 692 730 739 709

Athletics[edit]

The school competes in the CIF Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) association and offers the following sports:

On March 3, 2012, the Boys Basketball team won the 2012 CIF Los Angeles City Small Schools Boys Basketball Section championship vs Viewpark High with a score of (49–47).[11] Also in 2012 the Girls soccer team made it to the Playoffs the first time in the school's history

Notable alumni[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Animo South Los Angeles Charter". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  2. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Westmont CDP, CA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023. - Compare with school address: "Home". Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. Retrieved November 19, 2023. 11130 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047
    Note: Note that the City of Houston had stated: "The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
  3. ^ "Home". greendot.org.
  4. ^ "Green Dot Public Schools: Clubs & Activities". www.greendot.org. Archived from the original on July 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "Fire Causes Roof Collapse at Charter School in South Los Angeles Area". July 22, 2014.
  6. ^ "Fire erupts at Animo South LA Charter High School". July 22, 2014.
  7. ^ "L.A. Charter school gutted by fast-moving blaze". Los Angeles Times. July 22, 2014.
  8. ^ "FOX 11 Los Angeles". August 6, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Best High Schools: Animo South Los Angeles Charter". U.S. News. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  10. ^ South Los Angeles Charter School movoto.com [dead link]
  11. ^ "2012 CIF Los Angeles City Section Playoffs (Small Schools Boys Basketball) - MaxPreps".

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