Animo South Los Angeles Charter vs Middle College High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 594 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
Middle College High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
| Measure | Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles, California | Middle College High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,343 | #603 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16046 of 16,910 | #11194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 15.0).
- •Middle College High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Middle College High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Middle College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 96.4%).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.6).
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is the larger school with 585 students compared with 361.
- •Animo South Los Angeles Charter is a charter school while Middle College 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 Middle College High?
On the Success Index (US), Middle College High ranks higher (39.0 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Middle College High?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter: 585. Middle College High: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo South Los Angeles Charter and Middle College High rank in California?
Animo South Los Angeles Charter is 1241st of 1,343 and Middle College High is 603rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).