Esperanza High School
- Public, Magnet
- ANAHEIM, CA
Magnet School
Esperanza High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- ANAHEIM, CA
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 318 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Esperanza High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
63%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1250
251 responses
Average ACT
28
75 responses
AP Enrollment
27%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$101,984
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,982
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$638,201
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 21 responsesPoll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 21 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,445
Free or Reduced Lunch
38%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 32 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 32 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 32 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$100,712
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.7%
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 46 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 45 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 46 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$12,039 / year
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 50 responses48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 50 responses60%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 50 responsesSimilar Schools
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Esperanza High School Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 318 reviews
Esperanza High School is a fantastic school overall. They offer a wide variety of programs in order to ensure that students are given the opportunity to excel, such as the medical academy, the video production pathway, engineering, graphic design, choir, and many more! I am personally a part of the video production pathway, and it has been great in preparing me for my future in the film industry. With a genuine emphasis on fostering a supportive community, Esperanza High School prioritizes the physical, emotional, and intellectual welfare of each student. The school cultivates an inclusive and welcoming environment, ensuring that individuals feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
My favorite part about Esperanza is undoubtedly the diversity. As an African-American, it was a huge comfort to walk into the school and see people who not only resembled me, but a variety of shades and ethnicities; I didn't feel out of place. We are a small school, I believe we're under 1500 students while neighboring schools total over 3000, yet I feel that we have a stronger sense of school pride since there aren't many of us. However, with all the school's positives, there's still room for improvement. The most prominent problem in my mind is the racism. Walking down the hallway, I hear racial slurs being thrown left and right, sometimes in a joking manner and other times not so much. The slurs are typically directed towards Black and Hispanic students and I can vouch that I have experienced some hate myself. I'm not sure how to fix the problem, but I've reported incidents before and I believe there needs to be more urgency on administration's part to address the racism on campus.
I think growing up on Disney movies really got my excited to go into High School. You could not imagine my disappointment when no one broke out into song and danced. But in reality, life at Esperanza went smoothly. I achieved so much and it allowed me to explore my intelligence without impacting my life and mental health. Teachers there understand students and see potential in them. They know how to solve conflicts and make teaching fun. It's ironic that in my hardest AP classes, I still miss the atmosphere, the lessons, the funny jokes. I will miss Esperanza because I know there is no other school like it.