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Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep posts 60% meeting the standard; 24.8% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
414 South Atlantic Boulevard, 90022 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·517 students·80% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 459-0325·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
60
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #337 statewide · #32 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep scores 60 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 84th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “60% proficient” and call it done. Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 80.2% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
80.2%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep's most underrated number
80.2% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep low-income: 80.2%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
24.8%
State 15.8%
9.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
59.9%
State 35.7%
24.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
14.0%
State 30.2%
16.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.7%
State 3.6%
1.9pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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Ednovate - Esperanza College P…
60/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 60
L.A. County High School for the Arts
Los Angeles County Office of Education · 2.5 mi
Solid
65/100
Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science
Los Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
59/100
Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba
Los Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi
Solid
57/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic98.5%
White0.8%
Other0.8%
GenderFemale 50.9%Male 49.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 80.1% (16pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
517
933 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep in Los Angeles, 80.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep outperforms its district average for low-income students by 39.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (37.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (81.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 47.6 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 116 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−47.6pp
33.3% vs 80.9% overall · n=21
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−26.4pp
9.5% vs 35.9% overall · n=21
Math · Disabilities−38.9pp
0.0% vs 38.9% overall · n=21
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−13.7pp
0.0% vs 13.7% overall · n=21
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income116 tested
ELA 80.2%·Math 37.1%· +39.3pp vs district
Hispanic126 tested
ELA 81.8%·Math 38.9%· +40.7pp vs district
Disabilities21 tested
ELA 33.3%·Math 0.0%· +17.2pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$68K
$17K below CA median
Median Home Value
$630K
$30K below CA median
Bachelor's+
10%
25pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
5.3 years avg experience
29 teachers · 17% first-year · 7% second-year
Teacher Credentials
45% fully credentialed
6.6% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
27 AP courses
96 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
24.8%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 60th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
59.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 67th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
14.0%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 63th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.7%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 59th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 131 | 36% | 45% | 11% | 8% | 81% | +34 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 131 | 14% | 25% | 24% | 37% | 39% | +16 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 253 | 6% | 23% | 63% | 8% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 116 | 80.2% | +39 | +42 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 126 | 81.8% | +41 | +43 |
| Students with Disabilities | 21 | 33.3% | +17 | +16 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep ← | — | 60 | 24.8% | 59.9% | — | 1.7% |
| L.A. County High School for the Arts | 2.5 mi | 65 | 35.4% | 65.8% | — | 1.5% |
| Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science | 2.6 mi | 59 | 26.6% | 56.0% | — | 1.6% |
| Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet at Esteba | 1.5 mi | 57 | 27.8% | 48.1% | — | 1.3% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #1149 → #803 → #549 → #337
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep a good high school?
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep has a Scope Score of 60 out of 100, placing it in the 84th percentile of California high schools and ranked #337 statewide. 24.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 9.0 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 59.9% of students at Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 24.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 35.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 24.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 262 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep rank in California?
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep ranks #337 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 84th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep?
14.0% of students at Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.7%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep scores 60/100 (84th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 517 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep in Los Angeles, 80.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep outperforms its district average for low-income students by 39.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (37.1% Math proficient); Hispanic students (81.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 47.6 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 116 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.