Serving 1,445 students in grades 9-12, Esperanza High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Esperanza High School's student population of 1,445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Esperanza High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperanza High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #702 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Esperanza High School often compared to?
Esperanza High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorba Linda High School, El Dorado High School, Valencia High School by visitors of our site.
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 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Esperanza High School?
1,445 students attend Esperanza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Esperanza High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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