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Esperanza Education Center vs. Valencia High School

Should you attend Esperanza Education Center or Valencia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Esperanza Education Center
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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7/
10
Top 50%
Valencia High School
500 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Valencia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Esperanza Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,424 students in grades 9-12, Valencia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
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Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
77 students
2,424 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Esperanza Education Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valencia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
69% | 31%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Esperanza Education Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valencia High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
112 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Esperanza Education Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valencia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Education Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valencia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1810 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valencia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza Education Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valencia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(17-18 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Esperanza Education Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valencia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in CA)(18-19 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Esperanza Education Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valencia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of Valencia High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
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550
Grade 10 Students
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660
Grade 11 Students
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636
Grade 12 Students
77
578

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Asian
10%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valencia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valencia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valencia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valencia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Esperanza Education Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valencia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Esperanza Education Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valencia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Esperanza Education Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valencia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Esperanza Education Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valencia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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