Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Esperanza High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esperanza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Esperanza High School's student population of 53 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esperanza High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperanza High School is 0.15, 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
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza High School's ranking?
Esperanza High School is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esperanza High School?
The graduation rate of Esperanza High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Esperanza High School?
53 students attend Esperanza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Esperanza High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza High School?
Esperanza High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esperanza High School offer ?
Esperanza High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Esperanza High School part of?
Esperanza High School is part of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District.
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