Esperanza Education Center

25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

80 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **Esperanza Education Center**, located in Mission Viejo, California, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. It is primarily designed to support students with diverse learning needs, providing a structured and nurturing environment tailored to those who require more focused attention or alternative instructional approaches than are typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.

The center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic progress and emotional well-being. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a close-knit campus culture, Esperanza Education Center aims to empower its students to overcome personal or academic challenges, build confidence, and work toward their individual graduation goals. The facility serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have access to the personalized support necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperanza Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	29
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	2

White
40 (50.0%)
Hispanic
29 (36.2%)
Asian
8 (10.0%)
Two or More
2 (2.5%)
Black
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)830-5470
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 80