Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy vs New Designs Charter School-Watts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 111 m 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
New Designs Charter School-Watts
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
194 students
| Measure | Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter School-Watts Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1135 of 1,343 | #1240 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15447 of 16,910 | #16040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 546 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 13% |
| 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 15.1).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 93.3%).
- •New Designs Charter School-Watts does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.5).
- •Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 546 students compared with 194.
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 New Designs Charter School-Watts?
On the Success Index (US), Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (18.9 vs 15.1 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 New Designs Charter School-Watts?
About 111 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy: 546. New Designs Charter School-Watts: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy and New Designs Charter School-Watts rank in California?
Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy is 1135th of 1,343 and New Designs Charter School-Watts is 1240th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).