Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School

Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School
Address
11130 S. Western Ave.
Westmont, Los Angeles, California, 90047
United States
Information
School type Charter public high school
Established 2004
Status Open
Oversight Green Dot Public Schools
Principal Ms. Taiala Carvalho
(July 2013-)
Staff 14 (2012-13)
Teaching staff 28 (2012-13)
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 537 (2012-13)
630 (2013-14)
 • Grade 9 158 (29%)
 • Grade 10 138 (26%)
 • Grade 11 130 (24%)
 • Grade 12 111 (21%)
Average class size 20
Student to teacher ratio 23:1
Hours in school day 7.5 hours
Campus size Small
Campus type Suburb
School colour(s)      Black
     Gold
Slogan Preparing students for College, Leadership, and Life
Athletics Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Football, Track
Mascot Black Panther
National ranking 801 (U.S. News & World Report, 2013)
Newspaper Paw Print
Website http://www.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, USA.

History

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.[1]

Animo South LA's graduation rate is 81%. 90% of Graduating seniors are accepted into college, 79% attend college[2]

July 22, 2014 Fire

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.[3][4][5][6]

Courses

9th

10th

11th

12th

Animo also offers Advanced Placement cources. they include

Animo's AP student Participation rate is 56%, and its passing rate is 55%.

Awards and recognition

In 2013, Animo South LA was ranked the 801st best high school in the United States and 162nd in California.[7]

In 2012 and 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked Animo South LA as a Silver Medal School.[8]

Student demographics

As of the school year 2012-13, there were a total of 537 students attending the high school.[9]

School Scores

CAHSEE

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

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

Athletics

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).[10] Also in 2012 the Girls soccer team made it to the Playoffs the first time in the school's history

Notable Alumni

Club and Activities

Panther Student Government (PSG) is a class of sophomores, juniors and seniors who epitomize Panther Pride. They strive to be model ASLA citizens and to “Lead By Example.” Their aim is to make Animo South LA high school a better and more enjoyable four years for everyone. Students elect student leaders from the student body to represent them and organize school-wide events.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.greendot.org/
  2. ↑ http://www.greendot.org/page.cfm?p=3874
  3. ↑ http://ktla.com/2014/07/22/massive-fire-causes-roof-collapse-at-los-angeles-charter-school/
  4. ↑ http://abc7.com/news/fire-erupts-at-animo-south-la-charter-high-school/209557/
  5. ↑ http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-green-dot-charter-fire-20140722-story.html?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lanowblog+(L.A.+Now)
  6. ↑ http://www.myfoxla.com/story/26085278/fire-breaks-out-at-animo-south-la-high-school
  7. ↑ http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/los-angeles-unified-school-district/animo-south-los-angeles-charter-high-school-2628
  8. ↑ http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/los-angeles-unified-school-district/animo-south-los-angeles-charter-high-school-2628
  9. ↑ http://www.movoto.com/public-schools/ca/los-angeles/high/062271010836-animo-south-los-angeles-charter-school/11100-s-western-ave.htm
  10. ↑ http://www.maxpreps.com/tournament/_XDaFFjPEeGDlQAmVebEWg/-rce2ljdEeGDlQAmVebEWg/basketball-winter-11-12/2012-cif-los-angeles-city-section-playoffs-small-schools-boys-basketball.htm

External links

Further reading

Coordinates: 33°55′59″N 118°18′30″W / 33.932974°N 118.308470°W / 33.932974; -118.308470

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