Esperanza Academy Students Win Philly Service Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2026 Philadelphia, PA — Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is thrilled to announce that its…
Read MoreWe love our students, and we do everything possible to give our students an education that will launch them into their desired future. Through student support services and individualized attention, including mentorship, tutoring, guidance counseling, and many after-school clubs and programs, such as sports, National Honor Society, choir, coding, dance ensembles, and more, your student will flourish in an environment that pushes them to be all that they can be.
In the year 2000, our doors first opened in a converted warehouse space. Now we have expanded to our own campus with High School and Middle School buildings and a separate Elementary School campus. We have grown to over 1,600 students and have plans to keep expanding. We are grateful to have you consider Esperanza for your child’s future.
News and Highlights
Early College Spotlight: Christopher Del Orbe Santana
Meet Christopher, a proud member of EACS’s Class of 2026! Christopher is not only a current senior at Esperanza Academy,…
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EACS Love Stories – 25th Anniversary
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re proud to spotlight the friendships, partnerships, and families whose stories began right here…
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Statement About Student Demonstration
Earlier today, some of our high school students participated in a walkout, organized by our high school’s Student Government Association,…
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Statement on Reduction in Staff
On Thursday, December 4, Esperanza Academy Charter School experienced a four percent reduction in its workforce. Like many academic institutions…
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Alumni Spotlight: Janeyshka Ortiz-Flores
“I am a first-generation, low-income student from North Philadelphia, and I am proud to be the first doctor in my…
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Alumni Spotlight: Erick Blanco
Since graduating from EACS, my journey has been a powerful mix of discipline, discovery, and dreams turned reality. I moved…
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Alumni Spotlight: Xiomara Santiago
Meet Xiomara, an EACS alumna from the Class of 2012! Xiomara continued her education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where…
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Esperanza Academy Partners with City Year Philadelphia
Working Together to Support Student Success Philadelphia, PA — Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) is excited to welcome City Year…
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Esperanza Academy Opens New Elementary Building
Celebrating 25 Years of Educational Excellence Philadelphia, PA — Esperanza Academy Charter School is thrilled to announce the opening of…
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“Esperanza Academy Charter School is dedicated to providing a quality education that prepares critically thinking, socially capable, spiritually sensitive and culturally aware young adults who can use English, Spanish and technology as tools for success in the 21st century.”
– Dr. Evelyn Nuñez, Chief Executive Officer / Superintendent
Please click here to see the Board approved Health and Safety Plan for Esperanza Academy Charter School.
