Esperanza Preparatory Academy (04M372) 
240 East 109 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029, Manhattan
Phone: 212-722-6507
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
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: 10th Grade Seats Available, Bilingual Special Education (BSE): Spanish, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School Program, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
October 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House 
- October 27, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- November 6, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
- November 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Science & Math
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Manhattan students or residents
- (Group 3) New York City residents
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program
- (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 2 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
Rank Avg:  | ||
| Waitlist |
- (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program
Applicant Analysis
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 1 / 6 (0.17) | 5 / 6 (0.83) |
| Rank Avg: | ||
| Waitlist |
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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 (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 20.90%
Unknown 64.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 43.80%
Black 13.80%
Hispanic 80.90%
White 1.50%
Other 3.00%
White 18.60%
Other 11.90%
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 (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 75 (82%) | 17 (18%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 18 (82%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (98%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (2%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 14 (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 Bilingual | 12 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 24 (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)
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
