- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anaheim, CA
Esperanza High
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063066004758
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066004758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Esperanza High held near 1,406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 063066004758 · Anaheim, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,393 enr · 19.9:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Esperanza High held near 1,406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.8 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Esperanza High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- Yorba Linda Hi
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- This school
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- Kraemer Middle 889
Kraemer Middle
889 students
What this shows Esperanza High reports 1,393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza High compares
Esperanza High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,393 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,393
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 35.7%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Esperanza High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esperanza High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorba Linda High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraemer Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Anaheim
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Anaheim High
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2,667 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Katella High
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2,326 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Canyon High
Standard public school
2,183 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Magnolia High
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1,608 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Loara High
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1,539 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Savanna High
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1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza High
How many students attend Esperanza High?
Esperanza High has 1,393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anaheim, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esperanza High?
27.0% of students at Esperanza High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza High?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza High?
Esperanza High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esperanza High rank among high schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza High ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Anaheim, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anaheim on the city page.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Esperanza High, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Yorba Linda High (1,631 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.