KIPP Esperanza High vs Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 591 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Esperanza High
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
East Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | KIPP Esperanza High East Palo Alto, California | Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,343 | #5502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12518 of 16,910 | #49562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 194 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| 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 9.6).
- •Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 95.9%).
- •KIPP Esperanza High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.4).
- •Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is the larger school with 276 students compared with 194.
- •KIPP Esperanza High is a charter school while Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP Esperanza High better than Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Esperanza High ranks higher (33.6 vs 9.6 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 KIPP Esperanza High and Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy?
About 591 m in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Esperanza High: 194. Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Esperanza High and Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy rank in California?
KIPP Esperanza High is 737th of 1,343 and Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy is 5502nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).