Esperanza Preparatory Academy (04M372)

240 East 109 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-722-6507
Email: cespaillat5@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm
Principal: Luisa Morales
School Website: https://epaschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/47941
Admissions Information: https://epaschool.org/virtual-tour/
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/04M372/HS/
Subway: 6 to 110th St
Bus: M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M98
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About

Esperanza Preparatory Academy: A Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, and Leadership is a 6-12 school that through project based learning prepares students to become critical thinkers. We are committed to innovation, academic excellence, cross- cultural awareness, multilingualism, family, and community. Students get the opportunity to explore a variety of AP language, arts, science, and humanities courses, college accredited courses, internships, and their career / personal interests. We aim to empower the future leaders and contributing citizens of New York City and the world.

Other Features: Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

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

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, 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
Activities
Electives
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) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to Manhattan students or residents
  • (Group 3) Then to New York City residents
75M138 D75 Inclusion Program at Esperanza Preparatory Academy(A37U)

Method:
Esperanza Prep Academy ASD Nest Program(A37Y)

Method:
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
329
292
    Grade 12 Students
64
54
    Grade 11 Students
69
63
    Grade 10 Students
96
82
    Grade 9 Students
100
93
Avg. Class Size
16.3
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 84
0 / 64
Attendance %
91%
85%
Graduation %
84%
85%
College %
42%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
291 (103) / 78
96
346 / 748
91
Esperanza Prep Academy ASD Nest Program (A37Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Esperanza Preparatory Academy (A37A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

72 / 53 (1.36)
22 / 15 (1.47)
Offers - Waitlist
75M138 D75 Inclusion Program at Esperanza Preparatory Academy (A37U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 92% responded
Academic Rigor 
  71.43%
Academic Engagement 
  61.08%
Safety 
  72.44%
Bully Prevention 
  57.63%
Inclusivity 
  84.90%
Mental Support 
  67.30%
Environment 
  68.55%
Post-School Support 
  77.36%
Teacher Responses - 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.67%
School Satisfaction 
  78.83%
Student Behavior 
  48.78%
Student Support 
  85.53%
School Leadership 
  90.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.20%
Instructional Development 
  84.65%
Post-School Support 
  90.09%
Family Responses - 40% responded
Education 
  87.13%
Teacher Support 
  80.83%
Safety 
  90.00%
School Community 
  83.00%
School Leadership 
  89.18%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  51
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  37
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.80%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  377
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  381
Postsecondary
2-Year College 25.00%
4-Year College 25.10%
Other Postsecondary 2.50%
Unknown 47.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 55.90%
Female 44.10%
English Language Learners:
  37.40%
Students with IEPs:
  24.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.90%
Black 12.50%
Hispanic 80.20%
White 0.60%
Other 5.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 10.70%
Hispanic 60.70%
White 17.90%
Other 10.70%
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