Newport Harbor High School is a public high school in Newport Beach, in Orange County, California, in the United States. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. The school primarily serves students in western Newport Beach and southern Costa Mesa.
Serving 2,217 students in grades 9-12, Newport Harbor High School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Harbor High School's student population of 2,217 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1930
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newport Harbor High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Harbor High School is 0.58, 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
#2837 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tommy Tar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Harbor High School's ranking?
Newport Harbor High School is ranked #2837 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Newport Harbor High School often compared to?
Newport Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corona Del Mar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newport Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Newport Harbor High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newport Harbor High School?
2,217 students attend Newport Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Newport Harbor High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Harbor High School?
Newport Harbor High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Newport Harbor High School offer ?
Newport Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newport Harbor High School part of?
Newport Harbor High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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