Esperanza Academy vs. Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
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School Overview
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Overview
Esperanza Academy School Of Hope serves fifth through eighth grade girls living in the city of Lawrence.
Esperanza admits all students through a lottery system. To be eligible for the lottery, each girl must be entering fifth grade, be a resident of Lawrence, qualify for free or reduced public school lunch, and must have a supportive adult who is actively committed to the student's academic and social success.
Blessed Stephen Bellesini, O.S.A. Academy is an independent Catholic middle school dedicated to providing a quality scholarship education to boys and girls from limited financial means living in Lawrence. The mission of the school is to provide an academically challenging and highly structured environment that develops the potential for each student to succeed in competitive secondary schools and colleges.
Our goal is to graduate students at grade level or above, prepared for a college preparatory curriculum on scholarship.
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
2002
Students Body
Total Students
63 students
123 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
100%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
14
30
Grade 6 Students
15
34
Grade 7 Students
16
29
Grade 8 Students
18
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Apr. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition-Free School
Acceptance Rate
n/a
45%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academic Bowl, Art, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Debate Club, Drama Club, Geography Club, Improv Club, Music, Robotics, Science Club