Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School

Ànimo South Los Angeles Charter High School was founded by Green Dot Public Schools and established in August 2004. The first graduating class graduated in 2008. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 30, 2014.

Animo South Los Angeles was founded in response to the dangerous circumstances surrounding Washington Preparatory High School, one of Los Angeles's most troubled schools. According to the Los Angeles Times, in the 2000–2001 school year, thirty five percent of Washington Prep students were suspended, far passing district-wide suspension rates of thirteen percent. Not only were test scores and academic performance extremely poor, but the campus itself was so unsafe that in 2002, the teachers filed a written complaint to their union, calling the school "out of control" and demanding increased security on campus. Reports were released that the school was plagued by drugs, violence, and sex. Since Animo South LA was formed in 2004, students at this school have a safe place to go to where they can learn. Animo South LA has outperformed Washington High School in statewide API scores by over 150 points.[2]

Animo South LA's graduation rate is 81%. 90% of Graduating seniors are accepted into college, 79% attend college[3]

In 2013, Animo South LA was ranked the 801st best high school in the United States and 162nd in California.[8]

In 2012 and 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked Animo South LA as a Silver Medal School.[9]

As of the school year 2012–13, there were a total of 537 students attending the high school.[10]

• 55.6% Hispanic (299)
• 43.3% Black (233)
• 0.5% Other (3)
• 0.3% White (2)
• 57% Female (305)
• 43% Male (232)

The school competes in the CIF Southern Section of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) association and offers the following sports:

• Football (boys)
• Soccer (boys, girls)
• Basketball (boys, girls)
• Softball (girls)
• Baseball (boys)
• Track and Field (boys, girls)
• Cheerleading (girls)

On March 3, 2012, the Boys Basketball team won the 2012 CIF Los Angeles City Small Schools Boys Basketball Section championship vs Viewpark High with a score of (49–47).[11] Also in 2012 the Girls soccer team made it to the Playoffs the first time in the school's history

• Corey Fowler (Smoove Da General), recording artist. member of Cali Swag District, creator of Teach Me How to Dougie.
• Jose Anthony Dheming, Salvadorian Footballer who plays for Chivas USA Academy and the El Salvador U-20 National Football Team.

• Student Leadership

Panther Student Government (PSG) is a class of sophomores, juniors and seniors who epitomize Panther Pride. They strive to be model ASLA citizens and to "Lead By Example." Their aim is to make Animo South LA high school a better and more enjoyable four years for everyone. Students elect student leaders from the student body to represent them and organize school-wide events.

• S.O.G.A. (Society Of Gaming and Anime)
• Math Tutoring
• Biology Tutoring
• SAT Prep
• World History Credit Recovery
• Biology Credit Recovery
• Chemistry and Science Study Hall Life and Job Readiness
• Breakfast Club
• Cooking
• Martial Arts
• ASLA Customs (Auto-Mechanic Club)
• Hip Hop Dance
• Cosmetology
• Drivers Education
• Guitar Club
• Music Production

• http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/02hIEXcutkSbUVZIbou-mg/animo-south-los-angeles-panthers/home.htm
• http://www.greendot.org/schools/school_descriptions
• http://www.animosouthla.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3&Itemid=7

• Official website
• ASLA panthers Flickr
• ASLA Max Preps
• Green Dot

• (in Spanish) "Incendio destruye preparatoria" (Archive). La Opinión. July 23, 2014.