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#5992 of 9,539 schools in CA

Kipp Esperanza High

High School · Kipp Esperanza High District · Oakland, CA

A charter high school in Oakland, CA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1000 Broadway Ste. 460, Oakland, CA 94607

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.9Average33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation12.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$25,255
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Kipp Esperanza High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kipp Esperanza 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$87,937

Median home value

$744,600

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

47.4%

Homeownership

30.5%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oxford Day AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.49–120.1 mi105Compare →
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private9–120.2 mi258Compare →
East Palo Alto AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–120.3 mi287Compare →
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.3 mi251Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kipp Esperanza High District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Kipp Esperanza High is listed in KIPP Esperanza High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kipp Esperanza High

Kipp Esperanza High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Kipp Esperanza High District, serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,992 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kipp Esperanza High

What grades does Kipp Esperanza High serve?

Kipp Esperanza High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kipp Esperanza High?

Kipp Esperanza High has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Esperanza High?

The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Esperanza High is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kipp Esperanza High rank in CA?

Kipp Esperanza High ranks #5,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kipp Esperanza High's MySchoolScout rating?

Kipp Esperanza High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Kipp Esperanza High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Esperanza High has 21% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).

Is Kipp Esperanza High a charter school?

Yes, Kipp Esperanza High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Kipp Esperanza High a Title I school?

No, Kipp Esperanza High is not currently a Title I school.

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

89.2% of students at Kipp Esperanza 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
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 94607)
27,891
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
35.9
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 94607; 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 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24

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