Esparto High School serves 295 students in grades 9-12.
Esparto High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esparto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Esparto High School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Esparto High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Esparto High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2715 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
74%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
19%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esparto High School's ranking?
Esparto High School is ranked #2715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esparto High School?
The graduation rate of Esparto High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Esparto High School?
295 students attend Esparto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Esparto High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esparto High School?
Esparto High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Esparto High School offer ?
Esparto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Esparto High School part of?
Esparto High School is part of Esparto Unified School District.
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