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Esperanza High School

1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870

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Top 20%

Tel: (714) 986-7540

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Esperanza High School serves 1,493 students in grades 9-12.

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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (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:

School Overview

Esperanza High School's student population of 1,493 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Esperanza High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Esperanza High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1581 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

47%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Esperanza High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

63%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Esperanza High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

12%

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Hispanic

38%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Esperanza High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

44%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Esperanza High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

95%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Esperanza High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esperanza High School's ranking?

Esperanza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Esperanza High School?

The graduation rate of Esperanza High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Esperanza High School?

1,493 students attend Esperanza High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Esperanza High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza High School?

Esperanza High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Esperanza High School offer ?

Esperanza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Esperanza High School part of?

Esperanza High School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education