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Early College High School

2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Top 10%

Tel: (714) 424-7990

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Early College High School serves 214 students in grades 9-12.

Early College High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
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:

School Overview

Early College High School's student population of 214 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

214 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Early College High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Early College 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#628 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-69%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Early College 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥90%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

64%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

27%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

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Graduation Rate

≥90%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

54%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Early College High School's ranking?

Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 84%.

How many students attend Early College High School?

214 students attend Early College High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Early College High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?

Early College High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education