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.

According to Los Angeles County Fire inspector Scott Miller, the School's roof, and exterior wall collapsed.

[5][6][7][8] In 2013, Animo South LA was ranked the 801st best high school in the United States and 162nd in California.

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