Esperanza Preparatory Academy (04M372)

240 East 109 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-722-6507
Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm
School Website: https://epaschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/04M372/
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School Leader: Luisa Morales (lmorales14@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Crystal Espaillat (cespaillat5@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Luis Bracetti (lbracetti@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Sandie Maldonado (smaldon4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kelvin Alvarez (kalvarez13@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Stephanie Rodriguez (srodriguez55@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, and Leadership is a 6-12 school that aims to prepare students to be successful in college. Through project-based learning, our mission is to ignite curiosity in all our learners and empower future leaders. Students get the opportunity to take college accredited courses and a variety of AP courses in order to develop their career and personal interests. We are committed to innovation, academic excellence, cross- cultural awareness, multilingualism, family, and community.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 59%

Other Features: Community School, Free After School, Paid Internships

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
Clubs
Anime & Game Club, Calligraphy Club, Culture Club, Debate Club, English as a Second Language Support, Esperanza Breakers Club, Esperanza Magnet Dance Club, Fitness Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Model UN, Orchestra, Pickleball Club, REGENTS PREP, Spanish Club, Tutoring
Art
Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School's core instructional mission is to provide our students with the opportunity to be exposed to an array of arts to express themselves through different forms including, dance, music, music production, choir, and art. For a small school we pride ourselves in providing our students with opportunities to explore all the arts and work with our teachers to conduct multiple school hosted events and project based learning activities.
Programs
Esperanza Preparatory Academy(A37A)
Science & Math

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:86 / 78 (1.10)72 / 53 (1.36)
SWD applicants/seats:23 / 16 (1.44)22 / 15 (1.47)
Rank Avg: 4.71
OffersOffers - Waitlist
75M138 D75 Inclusion Program at Esperanza Preparatory Academy(A37U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
Esperanza Prep Academy ASD Nest Program(A37Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 6 (0.83)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
347
351
329
    Grade 12 Students
82
58
64
    Grade 11 Students
87
83
69
    Grade 10 Students
79
111
96
    Grade 9 Students
99
99
100
Avg. Class Size
18.2
18.7
16.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
8.1
9.4
10.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 4
0 / 74 / 4
0 / 84 / 1
Attendance %
87%
91%
Graduation %
77%
84%
College %
50%
42%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
322 (114) / 106
120
291 (103) / 78
96
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.00%
Academic Engagement 
  60.09%
Safety 
  67.00%
Bully Prevention 
  56.75%
Inclusivity 
  70.73%
Mental Support 
  64.75%
Environment 
  59.36%
Post-School Support 
  73.08%
Teacher Responses 86% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.00%
School Satisfaction 
  78.75%
Student Behavior 
  55.89%
Student Support 
  86.13%
School Leadership 
  89.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.20%
Instructional Development 
  83.56%
Post-School Support 
  90.17%
Family Responses 56% responded
Education 
  85.38%
Teacher Support 
  83.33%
Safety 
  84.67%
School Community 
  67.50%
School Leadership 
  83.90%
Post-School Support 
  86.00%
IEP Support 
  87.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  77.90%
CC Regents
  52
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.34
Performance Score
  0.25
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.80%
SAT Math
  370
SAT R/W
  390
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.90%
4-Year College 20.90%
Unknown 64.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.20%
Female 43.80%
English Language Learners:
  41.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  22.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.80%
Black 13.80%
Hispanic 80.90%
White 1.50%
Other 3.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 69.50%
White 18.60%
Other 11.90%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.20%
Students with SC
  4.60%
Has all programs
  84.00%
Has some programs
  16.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  86.00%
Has some services
  9.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  63
Regents Gl. Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  49
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  88.2
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  87.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services75 (82%)17 (18%)0 (0%)
Special Class18 (82%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy14 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual12 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School24 (92%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  48
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  49
4-Year Grad. Rate
  69.4
ELL Progress
  58
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