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1039 Garden Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1748
Summary
KIPP Esperanza High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 751/1,596 (53rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 401/1,596 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 194 |
| Low-Income Students | 186 (95.9%) |
| English Learners | 78 (40.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 10.5 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and rose 15.7 points over the full period.
•Math +15.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
53.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2022.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
36.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2022.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does KIPP Esperanza High compare within the district?
KIPP Esperanza High is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Sequoia Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does KIPP Esperanza High rank in California?
KIPP Esperanza High ranks No. 751 of 1,596 in reading and No. 401 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at KIPP Esperanza High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.3% meet the reading standard and 36.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does KIPP Esperanza High compare with other schools in East Palo Alto?
KIPP Esperanza High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in East Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in East Palo AltoHow does KIPP Esperanza High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
KIPP Esperanza High is No. 19 in reading and tied for No. 14 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Esperanza HighThis school | 36.7% | 53.3% |
| East Palo Alto Academy | 7.7% | 40.7% |
| Carlmont High | 75.0% | 87.3% |
