Animo South Los Angeles Charter vs George Washington Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 625 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo South Los Angeles Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
585 students
George Washington Preparatory High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students
| Measure | Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California | George Washington Preparatory High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,343 | #1260 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16046 of 16,910 | #16158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.0 vs 14.3).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.2%).
- •George Washington Preparatory High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.2).
- •George Washington Preparatory High is the larger school with 738 students compared with 585.
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is a charter school while George Washington Preparatory High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Animo South Los Angeles Charter better than George Washington Preparatory High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Animo South Los Angeles Charter and George Washington Preparatory High?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter: 585. George Washington Preparatory High: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo South Los Angeles Charter and George Washington Preparatory High rank in California?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 1241st of 1,343 and George Washington Preparatory High is 1260th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).