Esperanza High School, 9-12 (Public)

Ok I go to Esperanza High, its a really good school. There aren't many fights (thats a good thing for you parents out there). The teachers are nice. Its just too crowded but luckily they are building a new high school in Yorba Linda. Also there's a program for failing students it's called S.E.R.V.E. It helps students with homework and we do lots of fun stuff on Fridays. We talk about stuff thats happening around us and stuff that happened to us in the past it's called Time Line Of Loss and we could get one on one time with Mr. Lopez (the teacher) and in that class you get to know lots of people...like people you would never talk to. In that class we are a family. We go on feild trips. The last one went to was the Museum Of Tolerance (It is a sad place to visit) I think it's a good school and S.E.R.V.E. makes it better because Mr. Lopez helps students so we can graduate (and some students thought they wouldn't be able to graduate high school because of thier grades in the past) thanks Mr. Lopez for being there when we all need you. EHS S.E.R.V.E.! Go Aztecs!

I have two students at Esperanza High; both sophomores. So far, I would rank this school as 'average' in academics and social programs. My greatest disappointment is with the counselors. Trying to get the time of day with them is impossible. I thought the counselors were supposed to 'counsel' not just process schedules and paperwork.

We have had kids at EHS since 1998, we have a choice to go to the new yorba linda HS, with the new academies kicking off at EHS we are leaving our students at Esperanza, Dance Academy, Fire Academy which we will be the only OC school with a fire truck for trainning for future fire fighters, Medical Academy for students to explore a carrear in the health industries. Best of all we have a new principal, we needed a change of leadership for years.

I have had children and grandchildren attend esperanza and more to enter. It is a good school! however, i feel homework assignments need to be posted on line by all teachers at all school sites in the pylsd. This works very well at travis ranch k-8. Parent and child know what is due for the week and what major projects are coming their way. Then, there truly will be 'no child left behind' their was. This way no child is left behind!

Esperanza is an awesome school the teachers are fun and teach well Esperanza also has great coaches highly recommend going to this school

According to my kids who attended (3 girls) there were two schools. One school was for the honors' students and was challenging. My daughter had from 5-7 hours of homework a night. The other school was for the rest of the students with no homework (another daughter). My daughter from the honors class took a non-honors class in history one year and said it was the easiest, non-challenging class she had ever taken. I really liked the faculty I met at back-to-school nights and felt that they were great teachers (taught honors and AP courses). However, I felt the vice principles and the counselor were rude and disrespectful to me as a parent when we made a simple request for a class change. They were very unwilling to put the best interests of the student ahead of their own stubborn arrogance. Other parents feel the same way.

This is an amazing academic and sports school. I am proud to be on a winning football team and excel in the classroom as well. I have great peers and the staff there is amazing.

I was a senior this last year and now I am headed to a four year university. It is my strong belief that the teachers and administrators are among the very best in the educational community. Teachers are very involved with their students and make sure that no student is left behind the rest. I had a choice between Servite and Esperanza and I know that I would make the same choice anytime. Along with the educational benefits, this school has great benefits when it comes to going to college the counselors are very helpful seeing as almost all student go to follow a further education. I love Esperanza. Great students and faculty.

I will have a senior this year and an 8th grader following for the next 4 years. I feel so fortunate my kids have been and will continue to attend Esperanza. Esperanza is everything that a parent, student, and teacher could ever ask for in a high school. From outstanding academic programs with consistently high scholastic performance results, to the long standing tradition of excellence in sports, the performing arts (Band, orchestra, vocal music), debate teams, etc., Esperanza provides opportunities for the needs and desires of virtually every student that walks through the front door. The entire campus staff, from Principal through the faculty and all of the other administrative and support personnel operate from a perspective of high personal respect towards students which results in an environment conducive to what I believe contributes to the the highest quality educational experience high schoolers and their families could ever hope for.

One of the finest schools public or private in Orange County. Have an excellent API score and you get a very good education in terms of college preparation. The girls basketball program is very well run from my experiences as well.

Great academics and sports programs. Teachers are involved and, generally, so are parents.

Very Good School, with good teachers and sound academics. My son transferred from a private school background and I have been very pleasantly surprised.... no regrets!

GReat school! Love the staff!

Quality of academic programs is generally good with a high percentage of student participation. Sports, especially football and soccer are well organized and is good. Parents are generally well involved.

Esperanza is a great school that provdes students with a great atmosphere that is safe and educational. The teachers take the extra step and the extracurricular activities are inviting to all students. I am graduating from college this year and this high school helped me not only get into many schools of my choice, it also prepared me for what was ahead.

Great education for my children. Large population, but great care and attention given to each student. I can't recomend Esperanza highly enough!

Esperanza High School is an excellent school that offers many educational classes which other schools do not like many API classes. They have an excellent band/color guard. On the down side the school is over crowded and is split into 2 campuses across a semi-busy street.

I graduated from Esperanza (EHS) in 2003. I always felt safe and secure on campus, never threatened. The atmosphere was warm, and there existed a nice level of school pride. The students were caring and supportive. The teachers were no slouches; they knew what they were teaching and they taught well. It seemed like every day there was always something going on. Athletics and arts were strong. I'm proud to be an Aztec alum.