Esperanza Prepatory Academy

What Esperanza Prepatory Academy does

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School is a New York City Department of Education public school serving students in grades 6 through 12 from a single campus at 240 East 109th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan. The school operates under Principal Luisa Morales with a leadership team that includes Assistant Principals Nabila Centeno (High School) and Jennifer Gomez (Middle School) and a Parent Coordinator, Crystal Espaillat. It is in the midst of a strategic transformation, having rebranded from Esperanza Preparatory Academy to Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, and Leadership and transitioning into one of NYC's first magnet high schools.

The instructional offering centers on project-based learning, with 11 Advanced Placement courses, early college credit opportunities through CUNY, college and career counseling via a dedicated EPMS College & Career HUB, internships (notably through Mount Sinai), and a dual-language Spanish program supporting NYS Seal of Biliteracy and Civics Seal endorsements. The school operates 10 PSAL sports teams plus extracurricular programs in debate, arts, band, and orchestra. Specialized programs include the NEST integrated co-teaching model for students with autism using NYU-developed Social Development Intervention curriculum. The technology stack is composed of standard K-12 platforms: an Edlio-powered website, JupiterEd gradebook, NYC Schools Account parent portal, Yondr Pouch cell-phone management, Microsoft Outlook-based parent-teacher conference scheduling, and Google Sites for counseling resources. The school runs an active multi-channel communications presence including Instagram (@esperanza_magnet), Twitter/X (@Esperanza_EPMS), and the Eaglevision TV YouTube channel.

The business model is that of a government-funded public school: per-pupil and categorical funding allocated by the NYC DOE with no tuition charged to families and no commercial revenue streams. There is no venture, private equity, or philanthropic ownership; the entity is a government_state_entity under NYCPS. Recruitment runs through the NYC DOE magnet school enrollment system supplemented by virtual and in-person open houses, virtual tours, community outreach, and partnerships with local organizations. Reported outcomes include an 84% graduation rate. The institution does not disclose revenue figures and is not a commercially investable entity; analysis here is descriptive rather than indicative of private-market return potential.

Name

Esperanza Prepatory Academy

Legal name

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School

Website

https://epaschool.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School is a NYC Department of Education public school (grades 6-12) in East Harlem, transitioning into one of NYC's first magnet high schools with early college, AP, and dual-language programs funded by per-pupil government allocation with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Magnet School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public magnet school
• Early college program
• Middle high school
• Special education services
• Bilingual education program

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. NYC Department of Education Public Funding: Public school funded through NYC Department of Education budget allocation, receiving per-pupil funding from city and state sources. No tuition or direct revenue from students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School is a tuition-free NYC Department of Education public school serving grades 6-12 in East Harlem, providing project-based education with 11 Advanced Placement courses, college-credit coursework via a CUNY Early College partnership, dual-language Spanish instruction, internship and career exploration opportunities, and the NEST integrated special education program for students with autism. It is transitioning to become one of NYC's first magnet high schools.

Product overview

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School is a 6-12 public school in New York City that operates as a single unified educational institution. The school offers magnet programs focused on Early College, Exploration, and Leadership, with 11 advanced courses, college-accredited courses, internships, and career exploration opportunities. The school utilizes multiple technology platforms including Edlio-powered website, JupiterEd gradebook, NYC Schools Account, and a College & Career HUB for student guidance. Programs include the NEST autism support program and diverse athletics through PSAL membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early College Program (CUNY partnership) Early College program delivering college-credit coursework to EPMS students through a partnership with the City University of New York (CUNY), enabling high school students to earn accredited college credit.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Program 11 Advanced Placement courses across language, arts, science, and humanities offered to students, supported by the NYC DOE AP for All initiative.
• Dual Language Spanish Program Bilingual Spanish-English instructional program supporting multilingualism, cross-cultural awareness, and eligibility for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy and Civics Seal endorsements.
• NEST Program (Integrated Special Education) Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom program serving students with autism alongside general education students, using the Social Development Intervention (SDI) curriculum developed by NYU. Offers small class sizes with specialized social-emotional support.
• PSAL Athletics Program Athletic program offering 10 sports teams through the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) for student athletes.
• EPMS College & Career HUB Bilingual digital resource platform guiding students step-by-step through career exploration, college search, application support, and financial aid information.
• Internship and Career Exploration Program Internship and career exploration pipeline for students, delivered through community partnerships with Mount Sinai, NYC My Brothers Keeper, Peer Group Connection, RAPP Step Program, The Opportunity Network, Union Settlement, and YMCA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CUNY (City University of New York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership providing early college experiences and college credit opportunities for EPMS students. Part of school's Early College program offering.
• Mount SinaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing internship and career exploration opportunities for students interested in medical and health-related fields.
• NYC My Brothers KeepersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity initiative supporting young men of color through mentorship, education, and career development programs.
• Peer Group ConnectionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer mentorship program connecting students with older students for guidance and support throughout their school experience.
• RAPP Step ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development and leadership program providing enrichment activities and support services.
• Teaching MatterssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational nonprofit providing professional development support for teachers to improve instructional practices.
• The Opportunity NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork providing college and career readiness programs, internships, and professional connections for students.
• Union SettlementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Harlem community organization providing after-school activities including Makeup, Cooking, Games, and other enrichment programs for students.
• YMCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing additional youth development programs and community resources.
• NEST ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated special education program serving students with autism in general education classrooms using Social Development Intervention (SDI) curriculum developed by NYU.
• AP for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC DOE initiative ensuring all students have access to AP courses, supporting EPMS's 11 AP course offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brooklyn Latin School: A NYC public magnet secondary school with a classical/humanities focus. Comparable to EPMS as a public NYC magnet middle/high school in the DOE portfolio with similar grade span and college-prep orientation.
• NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies: A NYC public middle/high school in Manhattan with a project-based, progressive educational model. Directly comparable to EPMS in grade span (6–12), public NYC DOE status, project-based learning approach, and college-prep mission.
• Bard High School Early College: A public early college high school in NYC operated in partnership with Bard College. Highly comparable to EPMS as both are public NYC schools with early college/college credit pathways, magnet-style positioning, and a focus on preparing underrepresented students for higher education.
• Columbia Secondary School: A NYC public magnet secondary school (grades 6–12) in Harlem serving a similar demographic. Comparable to EPMS as a public magnet middle/high school with a focus on college preparation and STEM/humanities integration in the same NYC DOE portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Urban Assembly: A NYC nonprofit network supporting multiple public schools with career-themed and college-prep focus. Comparable to EPMS as a network of NYC public secondary schools with similar college and career readiness themes, particularly through the EPMS College & Career HUB.
• KIPP NYC: A NYC charter school network focused on college preparation for underserved students. Comparable to EPMS as a publicly-funded college-prep school system serving a similar demographic, though with a broader multi-campus network.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: One of the largest NYC charter networks operating multiple schools across the city. Comparable to EPMS as a high-performing, publicly-networked NYC school system competing for similar families, though charter-funded rather than traditional public.

Regional players

• Hunter College High School: A highly selective NYC public specialized school with a strong record of college preparation. Comparable to EPMS as a public NYC high school competing for top-performing students, though Hunter operates under a different admissions model and significant resource base.
• Harlem Children's Zone / Promise Academy: A charter school and community services organization based in Harlem. Comparable to EPMS as a Harlem-based, college-prep school serving similar East Harlem families, with strong wraparound community programming.
• The Bronx High School of Science: One of NYC's specialized public high schools, focused on STEM excellence. Comparable to EPMS as a public NYC high school attracting competitive applicants, though at a much larger scale and different geographic catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Esperanza_EPMS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EPMSEaglevisionTV
• Instagraminstagram.com/Esperanza_Magnet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/esperanza-prepatory-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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