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Kipp Esperanza High

East Palo Alto, CA

CharterHigh · Grades 9–12
peninsulahs.kippbayarea.org1039 Garden St., East Palo Alto, CA 94303(415) 528-1546
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

40 students tested

47.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 42.9% did.

  • Exceeded22.5%
  • Met25.0%
  • Nearly met27.5%
  • Not met25.0%

Math

40 students tested

32.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 21.0% did.

  • Exceeded10.0%
  • Met22.5%
  • Nearly met17.5%
  • Not met50.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

11.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year259209
Suspended in or out of school12.0% · 3111.0% · 23
Suspensions5036
Violence with injury30
Violence without injury3411
Weapons20
Drugs619
Defiance only25
Other31

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall194240
Suspended out of school20.1% · 3912.9% · 31
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.8% · 2
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

37.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted251204
Chronically absent24.7% · 6237.3% · 76

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

241 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino97.5%
x
White0.0%
x
Black or African American1.2%
x
Asian0.4%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.8%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

KIPP Esperanza High describes its approach as college-preparatory and student-centered, combining rigorous coursework with strong academic supports like tutoring, individualized instruction, and college counseling. The school also emphasizes whole-child development through social-emotional learning, mental health services, and a positive, inclusive environment where students are known, respected, and empowered.

Public school directory

NCES ID 060253314482

District
Kipp Esperanza High District
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
241 students
Teachers (FTE)
25

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