Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.60, 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
#222 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #222 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
200 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Early College High School located?
Early College High School is located in the Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mesa Verde.
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