Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Public 6-12

 240 E 109th St
       New York, NY  10029


(212) 722-6507

District: New York City Geographic District # 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
1057th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,127 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.7%
African American:
14.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95% Help


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Compare Details Esperanza Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 87.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Esperanza Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.68. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Esperanza Preparatory Academy 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.7%), African American (14.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Esperanza Preparatory Academy is 9.1, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Esperanza Preparatory Academy is $24,127, which is the 3rd highest among 7 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Esperanza Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Preparatory Academy 1318th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Esperanza Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Esperanza Preparatory Academy 1057th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Esperanza Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 4:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 4 644th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Esperanza Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 4.68 1215th 1243 2.3%
2011 22.11 1036th 1295 20.0%
2012 18.69 1105th 1337 17.4%
2013 15.75 1185th 1373 13.7%
2014 13.22 1286th 1401 8.2%
2015 13.34 1288th 1407 8.5%
2016 22.24 1157th 1429 19.0%
2017 22.53 1193rd 1455 18.0%
2018 12.60 1346th 1438 6.4%
2019 15.66 1298th 1439 9.8%
2021 23.54 1021st 1242 17.8%
2022 14.16 1358th 1479 8.2%
2023 18.57 1318th 1500 12.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.69 176th 503 65.0%
2019 36.89 272nd 473 42.5%
2022 55.09 168th 581 71.1%
2023 35.58 387th 591 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 726th 1170 37.9%
2019 30.45 866th 1139 24.0%
2022 43.81 611th 1283 52.4%
2023 30.23 971st 1307 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.67 1032nd 1241 16.8%
2021 35.40 617th 935 34.0%
2022 15.14 1223rd 1306 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 239th 457 47.7%
2019 29.04 314th 392 19.9%
2022 25.13 415th 487 14.8%
2023 29.10 426th 543 21.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 1193rd 1353 11.8%
2019 16.99 1226th 1370 10.5%
2022 13.13 1350th 1454 7.2%
2023 21.91 1235th 1463 15.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 1315th 1352 2.7%
2019 16.96 1226th 1366 10.2%
2022 17.29 1309th 1455 10.0%
2023 18.56 1298th 1464 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.17 719th 810 11.2%
2019 27.70 634th 826 23.2%
2022 21.13 802nd 914 12.3%
2023 25.01 780th 943 17.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Esperanza Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 75.49 173rd 1198 85.6%
2013 13.59 1012th 1217 16.8%
2014 6.47 1165th 1237 5.8%
2015 7.75 1196th 1255 4.7%
2016 15.36 1144th 1255 8.8%
2017 18.26 951st 1221 22.1%
2018 9.78 1092nd 1210 9.8%
2019 13.59 1031st 1207 14.6%
2022 4.87 1141st 1190 4.1%
2023 12.68 1057th 1228 13.9%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 410th 546 24.9%
2019 45.70 267th 565 52.7%
2022 34.98 327th 481 32.0%
2023 37.50 381st 583 34.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.12 917th 1095 16.3%
2019 15.08 1048th 1132 7.4%
2022 17.13 933rd 1038 10.1%
2023 29.00 826th 1130 26.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.09 1057th 1154 8.4%
2019 17.14 988th 1179 16.2%
2023 2.70 1142nd 1155 1.1%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.50 359th 498 27.9%
2019 40.02 292nd 493 40.8%
2022 24.31 328th 389 15.7%
2023 26.18 441st 531 16.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.98 1033rd 1176 12.2%
2019 17.58 984th 1193 17.5%
2022 4.82 1117th 1155 3.3%
2023 13.65 1029th 1197 14.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.62 1128th 1176 4.1%
2019 11.60 1052nd 1190 11.6%
2022 5.00 1103rd 1154 4.4%
2023 13.02 1023rd 1191 14.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.82 523rd 686 23.8%
2023 18.77 589th 671 12.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.70 713th 791 9.9%
2019 23.42 632nd 815 22.5%
2022 9.87 715th 760 5.9%
2023 18.84 718th 851 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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 Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 1 28 2 79 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2010 1 56 4 141 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2011 1 67 6 205 1 0 0 0 280
2012 3 60 3 175 2 0 0 0 243
2013 5 70 4 261 2 2 3 0 347
2014 8 74 6 330 1 0 2 0 421
2015 8 82 8 405 2 0 1 0 506
2016 11 86 8 480 1 0 0 0 586
2017 10 63 7 495 0 3 0 0 578
2018 8 63 10 479 1 2 1 0 564
2019 9 58 8 491 2 3 0 0 571
2020 9 63 6 447 2 2 0 0 529
2021 6 57 4 390 2 2 2 0 463
2022 5 66 4 377 3 4 3 0 462
2023 2 72 6 397 3 4 14 0 498

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

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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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 110 11.0 10.0 0
2010 202 17.0 11.8 n/a
2011 280 24.0 11.6 93.2
2012 243 26.7 9.0 87.7
2013 347 25.9 13.3 94.2
2014 421 38.9 10.7 95
2015 506 44.0 11.5 95.8
2016 586 52.0 11.2 91.3
2017 578 45.9 12.5 83.9
2018 564 49.0 11.5 92.2
2019 571 54.0 10.5 87.6
2020 529 54.9 9.6 90.9
2021 463 49.0 9.4 96.5
2022 462 47.9 9.6 95.5
2023 498 54.4 9.1 95

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 110 11.0 10.0 0
2010 202 17.0 11.8 n/a
2011 280 24.0 11.6 93.2
2012 243 26.7 9.0 87.7
2013 347 25.9 13.3 94.2
2014 421 38.9 10.7 95
2015 506 44.0 11.5 95.8
2016 586 52.0 11.2 91.3
2017 578 45.9 12.5 83.9
2018 564 49.0 11.5 92.2
2019 571 54.0 10.5 87.6
2020 529 54.9 9.6 90.9
2021 463 49.0 9.4 96.5
2022 462 47.9 9.6 95.5
2023 498 54.4 9.1 95

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 Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,857 (9.1%) $18,619 (90.9%) $20,476
2020 $1,238 (6.0%) $19,269 (94.0%) $20,506
2021 $2,311 (10.2%) $20,410 (89.8%) $22,721
2022 $3,159 (13.1%) $20,968 (86.9%) $24,127

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Esperanza Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1298th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1318th of 1500 Middle schools
 2.3%
Ranks 1031st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1057th of 1228 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)2438.2
 14.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 4)4544.3
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)3530.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 4)3938.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)2021.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 4)3843.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)834.6
 26.6%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 4)3238.2
 6.2%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)1938.6
 19.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 4)4560.9
 15.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)43.48.4
 35%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 4)66.357.3
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)00
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District # 4)75.266.5
 8.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.160.4
 12.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)483.2
 44.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District # 4)87.170.1
 17%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)60.465.8
 5.3%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District # 4)88.484.5
 4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)14.91.3
 13.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District # 4)58.256.3
 1.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)56.540.7
 15.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District # 4)66.864.7
 2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)77.961.7
 16.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District # 4)84.174.6
 9.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)37.822.5
 15.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 4)73.962.1
 11.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Esperanza Preparatory Academy)51.242.9
 8.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District # 4)78.179.7
 1.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students571498
 12.8%
African American5872
 24.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic491397
 19.1%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White92
 77.8%
Two or More Races014
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%95%
 7.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Esperanza Preparatory Academy.

Students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy are 80% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Esperanza Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 13.9% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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