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/04M372/
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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
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers

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 Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
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
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
Esperanza Prep Academy ASD Nest Program(A37Y)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
351
329
292
    Grade 12 Students
58
64
54
    Grade 11 Students
83
69
63
    Grade 10 Students
111
96
82
    Grade 9 Students
99
100
93
Avg. Class Size
18.7
16.3
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 84
0 / 64
Attendance %
91%
85%
Graduation %
94%
84%
85%
College %
50%
42%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
322 (114) / 106
120
291 (103) / 78
96
346 / 748
91
Esperanza Preparatory Academy (A37A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
86 / 78 (1.10)
23 / 16 (1.44)
Offers
72 / 53 (1.36)
22 / 15 (1.47)
Offers - Waitlist
77 / 53 (1.45)
25 / 15 (1.67)
Offers
75M138 D75 Inclusion Program at Esperanza Preparatory Academy (A37U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Esperanza Prep Academy ASD Nest Program (A37Y)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
0 / 0 (0.00)
5 / 6 (0.83)

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  68.54%
Safety 
  69.63%
Bully Prevention 
  54.75%
Inclusivity 
  85.50%
Mental Support 
  71.33%
Environment 
  66.00%
Post-School Support 
  78.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.80%
School Satisfaction 
  81.83%
Student Behavior 
  53.38%
Student Support 
  87.86%
School Leadership 
  83.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.33%
Instructional Development 
  83.84%
Post-School Support 
  96.17%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.33%
Teacher Support 
  86.86%
Safety 
  93.33%
School Community 
  76.33%
School Leadership 
  91.75%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  90.67%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.80%
CC Regents
  51
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.5
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.80%
SAT Math
  377
SAT R/W
  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: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 54.90%
Female 45.10%
English Language Learners:
  39.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  24.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.50%
Black 14.70%
Hispanic 79.90%
White 0.90%
Other 3.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 10.70%
Hispanic 60.70%
White 17.90%
Other 10.70%

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

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  24.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  14.30%
Students with SC
  3.60%
Has all programs
  84.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.99
Regents English
  71
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  51
IEP Support 
  90.67%

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

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