Admissions

"Esperanza Academy has a lottery based admission and as long as each girl and an adult in the family commit to our long day, academic rigor and community responsibility they are embraced by our community. Each of our girls and families share in common low income, residency in the city of Lawrence and desire for a school that provides a holistic, all encompassing program."


–Laurie Bottiger, Head of School

Admissions

The Board of Directors have established the following requirements for admissions to Esperanza. After students have met the preliminary requirements, final acceptance and class placement will be determined through a lottery system.

Basic Requirements for Admission

  • Students must be girls entering grade 5
  • Students must live in the City of Lawrence
  • Students must qualify for reduced or free lunch
  • Students must have a supportive adult who is actively committed to the students academic and social success

Esperanza Academy Inc., admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basic of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.