For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,906 students in Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA are Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Newport Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costa Mesa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Costa Mesa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Costa Mesa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Costa Mesa High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 E.bluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,270 students
Rank: #44.
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: K-12
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,755 students
Rank: #66.
Estancia High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,153 students
Rank: #77.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1669 E. Wilshire Ave. Ste. 605
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #88.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #99.
Access Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Rank: #1010.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Grades: K-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Grades: K-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep)
Vocational School
2910 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastline Rop
Vocational School
1001 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Costa Mesa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Pacific Technology School Santa Ana (Closed 2021)
Charter School
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Newport Harbor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Costa Mesa, CA?
13 public high schools are located in Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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