Back Bay High School

390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Back Bay High School serves 127 students in grades 9-12.
Back Bay High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • 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 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Back Bay High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Back Bay High School is 0.45, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3510 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Graduation Rate
45-49%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #3510 out of 3,649 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 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Back Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Back Bay High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Back Bay High School?
127 students attend Back Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Back Bay High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 9:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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