Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Esperanza High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Esperanza High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
It's Never Too Late to Go Back to School
School Rankings
Esperanza High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esperanza High School is 0.17, 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
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza High School's ranking?
Esperanza High School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
11 students attend Esperanza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Esperanza High School students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esperanza High School?
Esperanza High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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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