Costa Mesa High School

2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,776 students in grades 7-12, Costa Mesa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Costa Mesa High School's student population of 1,776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Costa Mesa High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Costa Mesa High School is 0.49, 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)
#3903 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Costa Mesa High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Costa Mesa 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.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Costa Mesa 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.
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Costa Mesa High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Costa Mesa High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Costa Mesa High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Costa Mesa 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
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Costa Mesa High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Costa Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Costa Mesa High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Costa Mesa High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Costa Mesa 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
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa High School's ranking?
Costa Mesa High School is ranked #3903 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Costa Mesa High School often compared to?
Costa Mesa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Harbor High School, Estancia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Costa Mesa High School?
1,776 students attend Costa Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Costa Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Costa Mesa High School?
Costa Mesa High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Costa Mesa High School offer ?
Costa Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Costa Mesa High School part of?
Costa Mesa High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Costa Mesa High School located?
Costa Mesa High School is located in the Mesa Del Mar neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mesa Del Mar.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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