Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy vs Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 579 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
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Leadership Public Schools: Richmond Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,343 | #632 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15447 of 16,910 | #11529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leadership Public Schools: Richmond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 18.9).
- •Leadership Public Schools: Richmond does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Leadership Public Schools: Richmond does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Leadership Public Schools: Richmond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 92.5%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.8).
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 Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?
On the Success Index (US), Leadership Public Schools: Richmond ranks higher (37.7 vs 18.9 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 Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?
About 579 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy: 546. Leadership Public Schools: Richmond: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and Leadership Public Schools: Richmond rank in California?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 1135th of 1,343 and Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is 632nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).