Kipp Esperanza High School serves 241 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Esperanza High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Esperanza High School's student population of 241 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 177% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Esperanza High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kipp Esperanza High School?
241 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 Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Esperanza High School?
Kipp Esperanza High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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