Serving 80 students in grades 7-12, Esperanza Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esperanza Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Esperanza Education Center's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Esperanza Education Center is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Esperanza Education Center often compared to?
Esperanza Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Yorba Linda High School, Valencia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esperanza Education Center?
The graduation rate of Esperanza Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Esperanza Education Center?
80 students attend Esperanza Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Esperanza Education Center students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Esperanza Education Center?
Esperanza Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Esperanza Education Center offer ?
Esperanza Education Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Esperanza Education Center part of?
Esperanza Education Center is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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