Esperanza High School is a public high school located in Anaheim, California and is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
Serving 1,406 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Esperanza High School's student population of 1,406 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Where Excellence is a Tradition
School Rankings
Esperanza High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.67, 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
#1777 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aztec
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esperanza High School's ranking?
Esperanza High School is ranked #1777 out of 9,523 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 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 69% 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 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Esperanza High School?
1,406 students attend Esperanza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Esperanza High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 5% 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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