How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy | New Designs Charter School-Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 546 | 194 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.3% | 88.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy | New Designs Charter School-Watts |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,318 | $25,980 |
| District | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy District | Watts School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy | New Designs Charter School-Watts |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| African American | 10.1% | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86.3% | 31.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy | New Designs Charter School-Watts |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 290:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.5% | 1.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.