Aspire East Palo Alto Charter vs KIPP Esperanza High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 398 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
East Palo Alto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
496 students
KIPP Esperanza High
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter East Palo Alto, California | KIPP Esperanza High East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3892 of 5,693 | #737 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42276 of 50,301 | #12518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Esperanza High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 24.0).
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 95.9%).
- •KIPP Esperanza High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 24.8).
- •Aspire East Palo Alto Charter is the larger school with 496 students compared with 194.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspire East Palo Alto Charter better than KIPP Esperanza High?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Esperanza High ranks higher (33.6 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspire East Palo Alto Charter and KIPP Esperanza High?
About 398 m in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter: 496. KIPP Esperanza High: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire East Palo Alto Charter and KIPP Esperanza High rank in California?
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter is 3892nd of 5,693 and KIPP Esperanza High is 737th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).