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Esperanza Education Center

25121 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

About Esperanza Education Center

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District runs Esperanza Education Center, a public high school in Mission Viejo, California, for students in grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools for specialized education because it creates a supportive learning environment that meets the needs of each student. The school has about 10 students for every teacher, which means that it focuses on a very personalized approach to education to make sure that each student makes progress and grows. The campus has a 53% minority enrollment, and 48% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The school is still committed to teaching the core subjects and important life skills. The school is in a good neighborhood where the average home price is around $1,100,000. It is known as one of the best schools for helping students grow and become stronger. It has a low student-to-teacher ratio and is dedicated to providing educational opportunities that are open to all students. These are two of its strengths, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Esperanza Education Center Contact Information

Address

25121 Pradera Dr., Mission Viejo, CA, 92691

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Phone

(949) 830-5470

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
77
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6501 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Esperanza Education Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.75%
Asian 10.39%
Hispanic 35.06%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 7.79%
Native Am. 0%
White
46.75%
Asian
10.39%
Hispanic
35.06%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
7.79%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 77
31.17%
24 Female
68.83%
53 Male

Student Population

77 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Esperanza Education Center's Adult Transition Program in Mission Viejo is helping the school reach its goal of preparing students for adulthood by teaching them how to live on their own and how to get a job. The school recently added to its community-based instruction by holding Transition Night events that helped families find local resources for planning their careers and going to college. The annual Pancake Breakfast and the themed Spring Dance are two examples of unique social events that keep students involved on campus and help make it a friendly and helpful place to be.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Esperanza Education Center lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Esperanza Education Center offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Esperanza Education Center gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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