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Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, and Leadership

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School for Early College, Exploration, & Leadership (EPMS), formerly known as Esperanza Preparatory Academy, is a 6-12 institution that continuously thrives to create an environment that promotes student learning, access to early college experiences, and leadership opportunities. We take PRIDE in serving the community at the heart of EAST HARLEM!

 

Our commitment in helping students to think critically, dream big, and explore their potential is at the center of our message of Hope. Our hallways echo with the excitement of exploration, and our classrooms buzz with creativity. Whether you’re a sixth grader embarking on this journey or a high school senior on the cusp of graduation, you are part of our family.

 

Join us at Esperanza, where curiosity thrives, dreams take flight, and leadership blossoms. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future.

 

VISION

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School (EPMS) prepares scholars to actively engage in the diverse world we live in as culturally competent, empathetic, and compassionate advocates and leaders of change.


Our Mission

Esperanza Preparatory Magnet School (EPMS) empowers scholars with early college, experiential learning opportunities that cultivate future leaders through collaborative, exploratory, and advocacy-driven experiences.

 

Academics at a Glance

  • English Language Learners Programs: We offer Dual Language (Spanish) and Transitional Bilingual Education (Spanish).
  • Language Courses: Spanish—because language opens doors.
  • Advanced Courses: From AP English to Calculus, our advanced classes prepare students for the rigors of higher education.
  • Diploma Endorsements: Our students can earn the prestigious NYS Seal of Biliteracy.

 

Join us at Esperanza, where curiosity thrives, dreams take flight, and leadership blossoms. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future.