Costa Mesa High School serves 1,755 students in grades 7-12.
Costa Mesa High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Costa Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Costa Mesa High School's student population of 1,755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Costa Mesa High School is ranked within the top 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 Costa Mesa High School is 0.52, 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
#1512 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1512 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Costa Mesa High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Costa Mesa High School?
1,755 students attend Costa Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Costa Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Costa Mesa High School?
Costa Mesa High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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