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Esperanza High

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 1830 North Kellogg Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807-1218

(714) 986-7540

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9/10
#242
Rank 242 out of 1,227
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #274 · 78th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #239 · 81st percentile
Science9/10 · #232 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Esperanza High sits in the quieter, more suburban eastern edge of Anaheim — the part that feels much closer to Yorba Linda than to the tourist corridors most people associate with the city. As part of the well-regarded Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district, Esperanza draws families who prioritize strong academics, particularly in math and science, and the school delivers solid results across the board. It's a good fit for families planting roots in a stable, community-minded corner of Orange County where good schools and a lower-key suburban lifestyle tend to go hand in hand.

Student Demographics

357 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
151 (42%)
White
126 (35%)
Asian
48 (13%)
Multiple Races
21 (6%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners27 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged169 (47%)
Students with Disabilities45 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,393
Enrollment
64.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

21
AP Courses
offered
23.3%
AP Participation
of students
334
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Aztecs · CIF Southern Section

31
varsity sports
12 boys
13 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Fall Boys Soccer

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #626 · 72nd percentile

137 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found