At a glance
Reported students
528
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
Esperanza Preparatory Academy: 528 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
7.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Esperanza Preparatory Academy
Esperanza Preparatory Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 528 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.4:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.7%) and Black (13.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Esperanza Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic80.7%
- Black13.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Park East High School
High · Grades 09–12
481 reported students
Park East High School
High · Grades 09–12
398 reported students
Edward a Reynolds West Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
348 reported students
Heritage School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
223 reported students
Judith S Kaye School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
205 reported students
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
High · Grades 09–12
1,657 reported students
Public schools near Esperanza Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 398 | 0.2 mi |
| Heritage School (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 223 | 0.2 mi |
| Edward a Reynolds West Side High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 348 | 0.3 mi |
| Central Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 481 | 0.3 mi |
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 1,657 | 0.5 mi |
| Innovation Charter High School High · Charter · Innovation Charter High School | 09–12 | 412 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Preparatory Academy
What grades does Esperanza Preparatory Academy serve?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.4:1, based on 528 students and 71.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Esperanza Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Esperanza Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Esperanza Preparatory Academy in?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Park East High School (0.2 mi), Heritage School (The) (0.2 mi), Edward a Reynolds West Side High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.