Esperanza High

Summary:

Esperanza High is a public high school located in Anaheim, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,436 students. The school is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which is ranked 277 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Esperanza High has consistently performed well in statewide rankings, ranking in the top 10% of California high schools in recent years. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 76.63% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 68.91% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 49.41% of Esperanza High's 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 48.56% for the district and 27.9% for the state. The school's performance in science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also noteworthy, with 51.34% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 47.15% for the district and 32.08% for the state.

While Esperanza High's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby schools within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, such as Valencia High and El Dorado High, the nearby schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, such as Troy High, outperform Esperanza High in several academic metrics. However, Esperanza High has maintained a consistently high four-year graduation rate of 96.1% and a low dropout rate of 0.3%, both of which are significantly better than the state averages.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1830 North Kellogg Dr.
       Anaheim, CA  92807-1218


(714) 986-7540

District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,604 Help


Feeder schools for Esperanza High:

Elementary:    Glenknoll Elementary
    Glenview Elementary
    Linda Vista Elementary
    Woodsboro Elementary
Middle:    Bernardo Yorba Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,436

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
Hispanic:
39.0%
Asian:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Esperanza High ranks better than 92% of high schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.84. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Esperanza High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Esperanza High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), Hispanic (39%), Asian (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esperanza High is 20.2, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esperanza High is $8,604, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Esperanza High:

SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza High 185th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Esperanza High in the ranking list.)

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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified 277th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Esperanza High

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Rank History for all students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.58 54th 1653 96.7%
2005 89.78 27th 1901 98.6%
2006 90.32 26th 1968 98.7%
2007 91.81 20th 2063 99.0%
2008 90.43 19th 2117 99.1%
2009 89.22 15th 2238 99.3%
2010 89.67 38th 2281 98.3%
2011 87.65 51st 2367 97.8%
2012 88.00 47th 2354 98.0%
2013 85.12 77th 2426 96.8%
2015 86.10 253rd 1994 87.3%
2016 88.82 213th 2039 89.6%
2017 92.85 134th 2021 93.4%
2018 85.86 287th 2017 85.8%
2019 86.75 243rd 2133 88.6%
2021 76.82 278th 1290 78.4%
2022 88.13 227th 2123 89.3%
2023 86.41 224th 2348 90.5%
2024 88.84 185th 2323 92.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.27 185th 422 56.2%
2022 85.48 43rd 515 91.7%
2023 52.36 313th 786 60.2%
2024 58.60 268th 804 66.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.90 290th 938 69.1%
2019 44.16 385th 941 59.1%
2024 43.54 378th 1350 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.61 305th 1547 80.3%
2024 80.07 116th 1534 92.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.84 414th 1862 77.8%
2019 76.74 354th 1937 81.7%
2021 68.86 299th 1126 73.4%
2022 81.88 245th 1943 87.4%
2023 86.93 181st 2247 91.9%
2024 81.90 255th 2235 88.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.51 6th 290 97.9%
2024 88.57 30th 451 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.01 239th 1760 86.4%
2019 83.82 262nd 1833 85.7%
2021 73.50 256th 1054 75.7%
2022 86.80 220th 1858 88.2%
2023 90.01 152nd 2118 92.8%
2024 90.84 129th 2098 93.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.29 83rd 1052 92.1%
2019 94.60 48th 1117 95.7%
2021 58.03 147th 555 73.5%
2022 88.86 82nd 1161 92.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.41 70th 168 58.3%
2023 83.26 36th 233 84.5%
2024 69.19 56th 234 76.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.11 321st 1834 82.5%
2019 85.17 245th 1880 87.0%
2021 74.40 267th 1122 76.2%
2022 86.75 225th 1916 88.3%
2023 78.64 333rd 2207 84.9%
2024 85.06 223rd 2172 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.61 251st 581 56.8%
2019 57.33 286th 582 50.9%
2022 80.44 103rd 581 82.3%
2023 75.77 161st 731 78.0%
2024 86.38 49th 712 93.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.56 476th 1742 72.7%
2019 81.46 243rd 1814 86.6%
2022 84.97 192nd 1861 89.7%
2023 74.96 330th 2142 84.6%
2024 81.25 227th 2125 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Esperanza High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 214th 1173 81.8%
2019 74.80 255th 1222 79.1%
2022 73.72 285th 1204 76.3%
2023 78.15 201st 1434 86.0%
2024 81.38 146th 1406 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Esperanza High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1997 26 122 188 1 n/a n/a 0 2334
1989 1919 27 166 183 1 n/a n/a 0 2296
1990 1892 32 186 185 1 n/a n/a 0 2296
1991 1839 33 248 208 2 n/a n/a 0 2330
1992 1814 45 285 243 4 n/a n/a 0 2391
1993 1870 45 289 262 7 n/a n/a 0 2473
1994 1875 57 335 254 12 n/a n/a 0 2533
1995 2071 45 359 237 7 n/a n/a 0 2719
1996 2071 45 359 237 7 n/a n/a 0 2719
1997 2189 48 376 240 2 n/a n/a 0 2855
1998 2221 37 386 248 6 n/a n/a 0 2898
1999 2304 40 397 240 7 n/a n/a 0 2988
2000 2366 39 391 254 16 n/a n/a 0 3066
2001 2294 47 391 230 21 n/a n/a 0 2983
2002 2303 49 409 278 29 n/a n/a 0 3068
2003 2303 49 409 278 29 n/a n/a 0 3068
2004 2340 54 406 263 25 n/a n/a 0 3088
2005 2354 54 420 280 21 n/a n/a 0 3129
2006 2364 58 417 323 16 n/a n/a 0 3178
2007 2372 67 403 353 9 n/a n/a 4 3208
2008 2336 62 399 366 6 n/a n/a 0 3169
2009 2264 50 365 405 4 6 32 0 3126
2010 1746 46 273 384 4 4 23 0 2480
2011 1455 43 262 385 7 8 17 0 2177
2012 1139 36 271 439 5 3 10 0 1903
2013 1121 36 254 445 7 2 18 0 1883
2014 1099 38 225 460 8 2 21 0 1853
2015 1121 32 186 489 7 0 23 0 1858
2016 1058 26 160 457 4 1 26 0 1732
2017 1003 28 161 462 2 1 37 0 1694
2018 913 25 178 495 5 0 48 0 1664
2019 804 27 186 504 5 0 54 0 1580
2020 724 24 174 556 6 0 58 0 1542
2021 661 17 190 558 5 0 62 0 1493
2022 613 19 196 548 5 0 62 2 1445
2023 574 11 210 560 2 0 74 5 1436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Esperanza High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2334 99.5 23.4 n/a
1989 2296 93.5 24.5 n/a
1990 2296 91.9 24.9 n/a
1991 2330 95.3 24.4 n/a
1992 2391 96.8 24.7 1.8
1993 2473 92.5 26.7 2.3
1994 2533 93.2 27.2 3
1995 2719 99.0 27.5 3.6
1996 2719 99.0 27.5 3.6
1997 2855 107.4 26.6 3.7
1998 2898 110.7 26.2 3.6
1999 2988 114.8 26.0 4.2
2000 3066 123.9 24.7 3.9
2001 2983 123.1 24.2 3.6
2002 3068 121.1 25.3 6
2003 3068 121.1 25.3 6
2004 3088 119.1 25.9 2.9
2005 3129 120.4 26.0 4.1
2006 3178 120.1 26.5 5.4
2007 3208 120.0 26.7 5.9
2008 3169 137.5 23.0 4.7
2009 3126 120.5 23.4 9.2
2010 2480 98.8 25.0 12.7
2011 2177 n/a n/a 9.5
2012 1903 75.9 25.0 n/a
2013 1883 75.5 24.9 16.4
2014 1853 71.1 26.0 20.6
2015 1858 73.0 25.4 23
2016 1732 73.0 23.7 19.7
2017 1694 66.6 25.4 18.8
2018 1664 68.1 24.4 22.5
2019 1580 67.6 23.3 24.3
2020 1542 n/a n/a 24.1
2021 1493 70.1 21.2 40
2022 1445 69.4 20.8 37.7
2023 1436 70.7 20.2 38.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Esperanza High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2334 99.5 23.4 n/a
1989 2296 93.5 24.5 n/a
1990 2296 91.9 24.9 n/a
1991 2330 95.3 24.4 n/a
1992 2391 96.8 24.7 1.8
1993 2473 92.5 26.7 2.3
1994 2533 93.2 27.2 3
1995 2719 99.0 27.5 3.6
1996 2719 99.0 27.5 3.6
1997 2855 107.4 26.6 3.7
1998 2898 110.7 26.2 3.6
1999 2988 114.8 26.0 4.2
2000 3066 123.9 24.7 3.9
2001 2983 123.1 24.2 3.6
2002 3068 121.1 25.3 6
2003 3068 121.1 25.3 6
2004 3088 119.1 25.9 2.9
2005 3129 120.4 26.0 4.1
2006 3178 120.1 26.5 5.4
2007 3208 120.0 26.7 5.9
2008 3169 137.5 23.0 4.7
2009 3126 120.5 23.4 9.2
2010 2480 98.8 25.0 12.7
2011 2177 n/a n/a 9.5
2012 1903 75.9 25.0 n/a
2013 1883 75.5 24.9 16.4
2014 1853 71.1 26.0 20.6
2015 1858 73.0 25.4 23
2016 1732 73.0 23.7 19.7
2017 1694 66.6 25.4 18.8
2018 1664 68.1 24.4 22.5
2019 1580 67.6 23.3 24.3
2020 1542 n/a n/a 24.1
2021 1493 70.1 21.2 40
2022 1445 69.4 20.8 37.7
2023 1436 70.7 20.2 38.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Esperanza High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,604

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Esperanza High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 224th of 2348 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Esperanza High)74.873.8
 1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)74.174.4
 0.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Esperanza High)53.147.5
 5.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)52.548.4
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Esperanza High)46.247.6
 1.4%
   11th Grade Science (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)45.850.6
 4.9%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Esperanza High)34.441.7
 7.3%
   12th Grade Science (Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified)36.637.6
 0.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15801436
 9.1%
African American2711
 59.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian186210
 12.9%
Hispanic504560
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White804574
 28.6%
Two or More Races5474
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%38.9%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Esperanza High

Yes. Esperanza High ranks in the top 8.0% of California high schools.

Students at Esperanza High are 40% White, 39% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Esperanza High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glenknoll Elementary
Elementary : Glenview Elementary
Elementary : Linda Vista Elementary
Elementary : Woodsboro Elementary
Middle : Bernardo Yorba Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,436 students attended Esperanza High.


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