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KIPP Esperanza High

Sequoia Union High · San Mateo County · 1039 Garden Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1748

(415) 528-1546 · peninsulahs.kippbayarea.org/

4/10
#777
Rank 777 out of 1,227
Top 63%
English Language Arts4/10 · #843 · 31st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #680 · 45th percentile
Science3/10 · #934 · 28th percentile

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School Overview

KIPP Esperanza High sits in East Palo Alto, a community that carries a rich cultural identity just a stone's throw from Silicon Valley's tech campuses and the affluence of neighboring Palo Alto. The school draws families who believe in KIPP's college-prep mission and structured, high-expectations approach, and it serves students who might not otherwise have access to that kind of focused academic environment. East Palo Alto itself is a tight-knit, predominantly Latino and Black community with a strong sense of neighborhood pride, and for families rooted there, KIPP Esperanza offers a local option that's genuinely invested in the community it calls home.

Student Demographics

41 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
39 (95%)
African American
2 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged39 (95%)
Students with Disabilities12 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

194
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Athletics

Eagles · CIF Central Coast Section

8
varsity sports
5 boys
3 girls
Basketball (Boys)Cross Country (Boys)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)Track & Field (Boys)Track & Field (Girls)Volleyball (Boys)Volleyball (Girls)

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 · #635 · 71st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found