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 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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 59%

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

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)
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.
Program Details
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
School 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
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 74 / 4
0 / 84 / 1
0 / 64 / 3
Attendance %
87%
91%
85%
Graduation %
77%
84%
85%
College %
50%
42%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
322 (114) / 106
120
291 (103) / 78
96
346 / 748
91
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 (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 (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:
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 
  90.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services76 (82%)17 (18%)0 (0%)
Special Class23 (92%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)18 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School16 (80%)
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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