Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy vs Centennial High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Centennial High
Compton · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
| Measure | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Centennial High Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,343 | #1281 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15447 of 16,910 | #16334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 6% |
| city | Los Angeles | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 13.0).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Centennial High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 92.5%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.2).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 546.
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Centennial 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy better than Centennial High?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (18.9 vs 13.0 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 Watts College Preparatory Academy and Centennial High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy: 546. Centennial High: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and Centennial High rank in California?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 1135th of 1,343 and Centennial High is 1281st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).