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Esparto High

High School · Esparto Unified · Esparto, CA

An Esparto Unified high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

26675 Plainfield St., Esparto, CA 95627

  • Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$18,041
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at Esparto High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Esparto High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low117/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,265

Median home value

$477,900

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison Community HighEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi20Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Esparto Unified

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$18,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Esparto High is listed in Esparto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Esparto High

Esparto High is a public high school in Esparto, CA, part of Esparto Unified, serving approximately 281 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,396 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Esparto High

What grades does Esparto High serve?

Esparto High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Esparto High?

Esparto High has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Esparto High?

The student-teacher ratio at Esparto High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Esparto High rank in CA?

Esparto High ranks #6,396 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Esparto High's MySchoolScout rating?

Esparto High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Esparto High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Esparto High has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Esparto High a charter school?

No, Esparto High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Esparto High a Title I school?

No, Esparto High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esparto High?

78.3% of students at Esparto High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yolo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 95627)
3,935
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
31.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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