Serving 143 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 34%). 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 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Back Bay High serves the western part of Costa Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 4.3 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Back Bay High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Back Bay High School’s mission is to provide an educational experience, in both academic and character development, that focuses on rising above our limitations.
School Rankings
Back Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #9185 out of 9,523 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 34% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Back Bay High School?
143 students attend Back Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Back Bay High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Back Bay High School?
Back Bay High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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