Back Bay High School

390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Back Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Back Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Back Bay High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Back Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Back Bay High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Back Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Back Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Back Bay High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Back Bay High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Back Bay High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Back Bay High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Back Bay High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Back Bay High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Back Bay High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Back Bay High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Back Bay High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Back Bay High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Back Bay High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back Bay High School's ranking?
Back Bay High School is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Back Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Back Bay High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Back Bay High School?
135 students attend Back Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Back Bay High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Bay High School?
Back Bay High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Back Bay High School offer ?
Back Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Back Bay High School part of?
Back Bay High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Back Bay High School located?
Back Bay High School is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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