Summary:
The KIPP Esperanza High District in East Palo Alto, California, consists of a single high school, KIPP Esperanza High, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9 through 12.
KIPP Esperanza High is a school showing strong and consistent improvement, having risen in statewide rankings over the last few years to now place in the 55th percentile. A standout feature is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1, which allows for significant individualized attention, supported by high per-student spending. The school achieves a graduation rate of 89.6%, which is above the state average, demonstrating success in supporting students through to completion.
The most significant challenge facing the school is a high rate of chronic absenteeism, which is nearly double the state average and presents a major hurdle for academic achievement. While test scores in English and Math are near or slightly below state averages for all grades, an interesting finding is that 11th graders at the school outperform the state average in math. The data paints a picture of a resilient school on an upward trajectory, effectively using its resources to graduate students but working to improve daily attendance as a key to unlocking even higher academic performance.
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