Students Thrive Here

At Ánimo Leadership Charter High School, our educators have prepared students for college, leadership, and life for over 20 years. We offer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities, A-G-ready coursework, and community-based wraparound services to equip our students for success beyond high school. Our educators are always ready to provide a safe, interactive, and rigorous learning environment.

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Students Thrive Here

Now more than ever before, every staff member has been working very hard to prepare our students for college, leadership, and life. We are doing our best to make learning meaningful and engaging and have made plans to provide support so that every student at Ánimo can be successful this school year.

Danielle Berger

Principal, Ánimo Leadership Charter High School

We foster a nurturing community.

We meet students where they are.

We prepare all of our students for college, leadership, and life.

We engage parents as partners.

Message from the Principal

"At Ánimo Leadership, we are a community of scholars working to forge an equitable future for our school and community. Together, we engage in rigorous and relevant coursework, learn about our own community and others’, explore various career and college paths, and lead with innovation and compassion. It is our vision that at Ánimo Leadership, every student will have an equitable, rigorous, and engaging learning experience that will prepare them for college, leadership, and life. "

— Danielle Berger

Principal, Ánimo Leadership Charter High School

 2022 Best U.S. High School Rankings & 2024 California Distinguished Schools

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Stories About Ánimo Leadership Charter High School

Sandra Estrada, an alumni teacher from Ánimo Leadership Charter High School, is committed to giving back to the Lennox community that set her up for success by creating positive classroom experiences for the next generation of leaders. The post How This Alumni Teacher Makes Ánimo Leadership a Home appeared first... Read more
Published on 02/02/2023
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Jose Velazquez, a recent graduate of Ánimo Leadership, will be able to pursue higher education in Computer Sciences after being awarded the Kenny Washington Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Los Angeles Rams and the Fulfillment Fund. Velazquez was elated when the team reached out to him to let him know... Read more
Published on 06/23/2022
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Ánimo Leadership Charter High School and Ánimo Inglewood Charter High School have upheld a sports partnership for over 10 years. The post Soccer Roster Blossoms in 2022 for Ánimo Inglewood and Ánimo Leadership’s Joint Team appeared first on Updates from Green Dot Public Schools.... Read more
Published on 05/24/2022
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While this holiday tradition demonstrates the goodwill of the Ánimo Leadership learning community, it’s also illustrative of their tenacity that has kept the program afloat through the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Ánimo Leadership Resumes In-Person Giving Tree Event appeared first on Updates from Green Dot Public Schools.... Read more
Published on 12/14/2021
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This summer, five Green Dot students took part in the Coro Southern California Youth Fellows Program. The post 5 Green Dot Students Take Part in Prestigious Summer Youth Fellows Program appeared first on Updates from Green Dot Public Schools.... Read more
Published on 08/19/2021
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We offer campus tours if you are interested in learning more. During the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to see the Ánimo Leadership campus, ask questions, meet the principal, and see classrooms in action.