Newport Harbor High School
Newport Harbor High School serves 2,335 students in grades 9-12.
Newport Harbor High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Newport Harbor High School's student population of 2,335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,335 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newport Harbor High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Newport Harbor High School is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2783 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newport-Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newport Harbor High School is Corona Del Mar High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Horace Ensign Intermediate (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mariners Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Costa Mesa Horace Ensign Intermediate Math: 59% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 1,164 student10
0.4 miles
2000 Cliff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6910 0.4 7-8 1,164 - Costa Mesa Mariners Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 709 students10
0.7 miles
2100 Mariners Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6960 0.7 K-6 709 - Costa Mesa Newport Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-6 | 468 students10
1.2 miles
1327 W. Balboa Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6965 1.2 K-6 468 - Costa Mesa Newport Heights Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 75%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 603 students10
1.2 miles
300 E. 15th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6970 1.2 K-6 603
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