Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy vs Barack Obama Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
546 students
Barack Obama Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Barack Obama Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,343 | #5618 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15447 of 16,910 | #49910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 546 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 14% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 7.8).
- •Barack Obama Charter does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 96.9%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.2).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 360.
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 Watts College Preparatory Academy better than Barack Obama Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (18.9 vs 7.8 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy and Barack Obama Charter?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy: 546. Barack Obama Charter: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and Barack Obama Charter rank in California?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 1135th of 1,343 and Barack Obama Charter is 5618th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).