At a glance
Reported students
634
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
634
Animo Leadership High: 634 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Animo Leadership High
Animo Leadership High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Inglewood. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Animo Leadership High District. NCES reports 634 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.6%) and Black (1.3%). English learners represent 14.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Animo Leadership High
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic97.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Animo Leadership High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy High · Charter · Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy District | 09–12 | 588 | 0.2 mi |
| Hawthorne Math and Science Academy High · Charter · Hawthorne | 09–12 | 567 | 1.1 mi |
| Family First Charter High · Charter · Family First Charter District | 09–12 | 605 | 1.2 mi |
| Hawthorne High High · Centinela Valley Union High | 09–12 | 1,675 | 1.5 mi |
| Inglewood Continuation High High · Inglewood Unified | 09–12 | 68 | 1.7 mi |
| Animo City of Champions Charter High High · Charter · Animo City of Champions Charter High District | 09–12 | 299 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Animo Leadership High
What grades does Animo Leadership High serve?
Animo Leadership High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Animo Leadership High District.
How many students attend Animo Leadership High?
Animo Leadership High reported 634 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 655 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Animo Leadership High?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 634 students and 30.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Animo Leadership High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Animo Leadership High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Animo Leadership High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Animo Leadership High in?
Animo Leadership High is part of Animo Leadership High District, based in Inglewood, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Animo Leadership High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lennox Mathematics Science and Technology Academy (0.2 mi), Hawthorne Math and Science Academy (1.1 mi), Family First Charter (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.