KIPP Esperanza High School
High school in East Palo Alto, CA · Sequoia Union High · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 53% of KIPP Esperanza High School students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 37% met the math standard. In reading, that is 4 points above the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 40% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 1st of 2 public high schools in East Palo Alto. Reading results in 2026 were 10 points higher than in 2024, and math results were 16 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 43% | 48% | 53% | +10 pts |
| Math | 21% | 33% | 37% | +16 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Esperanza High School | 53% | 37% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
For fall 2025, UC admitted 28 of 32 freshman applicants from KIPP Esperanza High School (88%), and 9 enrolled.
Homes near KIPP Esperanza High School
The typical home value in ZIP code 94303, where KIPP Esperanza High School is located, is $2.06M, up 3.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Palo Alto Academy CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 41% | 8% | $2.06M |
| 0.4 mi | Oxford Day Academy CharterEast Palo Alto · Grades 9-12 | n/a | n/a | $2.06M |
| 2.3 mi | Menlo-Atherton HighAtherton · Grades 9-12 | 68% | 53% | $2.93M |
| 2.5 mi | Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 78% | $4.34M |
| 4.5 mi | Summit Preparatory Charter High CharterRedwood City · Grades 9-12 | 34% | 24% | $1.27M |
| 4.6 mi | Henry M. Gunn HighPalo Alto · Grades 9-12 | 82% | 81% | $3.37M |
School details
- Address
- 1039 Garden Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (415) 528-1546
- District
- Sequoia Union High
- County
- San Mateo County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 178 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2020
- Website
- peninsulahs.kippbayarea.org
- State school code
- 41690620139915
Common questions
How did KIPP Esperanza High School do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 53% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 37% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend KIPP Esperanza High School?
178 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many KIPP Esperanza High School students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 28 of 32 UC freshman applicants from KIPP Esperanza High School were admitted.
How much do homes cost near KIPP Esperanza High School?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94303, where KIPP Esperanza High School is located, is $2.06M, up 3.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near KIPP Esperanza High School guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.