Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Esperanza Community Collegial Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
97%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Esperanza Community Collegial Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esperanza Community Collegial Academy?
The graduation rate of Esperanza Community Collegial Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Esperanza Community Collegial Academy?
39 students attend Esperanza Community Collegial Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Esperanza Community Collegial Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Esperanza Community Collegial Academy offer ?
Esperanza Community Collegial Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Esperanza Community Collegial Academy part of?
Esperanza Community Collegial Academy is part of Esperanza Community Collegial Academy School District.
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