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 2,084 students in grades 9-12, Newport Harbor High School ranks in the top 50% 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,084 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Newport Harbor High serves the west part of Costa Mesa, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newport Harbor High School's student population of 2,084 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,084 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newport Harbor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Harbor High School is 0.59, 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
#3083 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Sailors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newport Harbor High School's ranking?
Newport Harbor High School is ranked #3083 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Newport Harbor High School?
2,084 students attend Newport Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Newport Harbor High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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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