Kipp Esperanza High School

Kipp Esperanza High School serves 220 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Kipp Esperanza High School's student population of 220 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 122% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kipp Esperanza High School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kipp Esperanza High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kipp Esperanza High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kipp Esperanza High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Esperanza High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Esperanza High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Esperanza High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kipp Esperanza High School?
220 students attend Kipp Esperanza High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Esperanza High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Esperanza High School?
Kipp Esperanza High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kipp Esperanza High School offer ?
Kipp Esperanza High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp Esperanza High School part of?
Kipp Esperanza High School is part of KIPP Esperanza High School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Esperanza High School located?
Kipp Esperanza High School is located in the Reservoir Hills neighborhood of Oakland, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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