Esperanza High School
Tel:
(714) 986-7540
- Esperanza High School serves 1,664 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Esperanza High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Esperanza High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Esperanza High School's student population of 1,664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,664 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Esperanza High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Esperanza High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1880 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Esperanza High School is Canyon High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bernardo Yorba Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glenview Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Placentia Glenview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 508 students
0.5 miles
1775 Glenview Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7150 0.5 K-6 508 - Placentia Linda Vista Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 455 students
0.7 miles
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200 0.7 K-5 455 - Placentia Glenknoll Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 492 students
1.0 miles
6361 Glenknoll Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7140 1.0 K-6 492 - Anaheim Crescent Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 763 students
1.2 miles
5001 Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6371 1.2 K-6 763 - Placentia Bernardo Yorba Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 668 students
1.4 miles
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400 1.4 7-8 668
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