Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Esparto High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Esparto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Esparto High School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Esparto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Esparto High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7612 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Esparto High School's ranking?
Esparto High School is ranked #7612 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Esparto High School often compared to?
Esparto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winters High School, Woodland Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Esparto High School?
The graduation rate of Esparto High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Esparto High School?
273 students attend Esparto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Esparto High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Esparto High School?
Esparto High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Esparto High School offer ?
Esparto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Esparto High School part of?
Esparto High School is part of Esparto Unified School District.
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