Esperanza Preparatory Academy: admissions and school facts
Esperanza Preparatory Academy (DBN 04M372) is a New York City public high school in East Harlem South, Manhattan with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Language criteria, District 75 inclusive services, ASD or ACES program. Its average SAT is 787 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 78% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 787
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 78%
- College and career rate
- 36%
- Students
- 493
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Language criteriaA37A
Focus: Science & Math
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
78 seats · 86 applicants · 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to students whose home language is Spanish and/or who attended a Spanish-language Transitional Bilingual Education or Dual Language middle school program.
District 75 inclusive servicesA37U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
0 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: The Inclusion Program is a partnership between a District 75 school and District 1-32 community school. This program is open to students currently recommended for an Inclusion program. If this is not your child's current IEP recommendation and you are interested in applying, contact their school-based IEP team or specializedprograms@schools.nyc.gov to discuss. Please visit schools.nyc.gov/D75 or schools.nyc.gov/SpecializedPrograms for more information.
ASD or ACES programA37Y
A specialized program for students with an IEP (ASD Nest, ASD Horizon or ACES). Eligibility depends on the IEP: ask the school or your IEP team.
0 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: Open to students currently enrolled in the Nest program. If you are applying to Autism programs for the first time, please visit www.schools.nyc.gov/specializedprograms for the application and contact AutismPrograms@schools.nyc.gov with questions.
About the school
Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, and Leadership is a 6-12 school that aims to prepare students to be successful in college. Through project-based learning, our mission is to ignite curiosity in all our learners and empower future leaders. Students get the opportunity to take college accredited courses and a variety of AP courses in order to develop their career and personal interests. We are committed to innovation, academic excellence, cross- cultural awareness, multilingualism, family, and community.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (7): Environmental Science, Psychology, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Studio Art - Drawing, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 43%
- English language learners
- 38%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 12%
- Hispanic
- 83%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 240 East 109 Street, New York, NY 10029
- Neighborhood
- East Harlem South
- Subway
- 6 to 110th St
- Bus
- M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M98
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy admits students through: Language criteria, District 75 inclusive services, ASD or ACES program. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
The average SAT was 787 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
78% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 36% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Esperanza Preparatory Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 240 East 109 Street, Manhattan. Subway: 6 to 110th St. Bus: M1, M101, M102, M103, M106, M116, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M4, M98.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are