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Costa Mesa High

Newport-Mesa Unified · Orange County · 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5537

(714) 424-8700 · www.nmusd.us

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6/10
#574
Rank 574 out of 1,227
Top 47%
English Language Arts4/10 · #770 · 37th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #449 · 64th percentile
Science7/10 · #462 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Costa Mesa High sits in the heart of a city that feels distinctly its own — scrappier and more creatively driven than its Newport Beach neighbor, with a thriving arts scene, surf culture, and a tight-knit community that takes real pride in its local identity. The school draws a genuinely diverse student body and tends to shine in math and science, making it a solid fit for families with kids who lean toward STEM. It's the kind of place where a Costa Mesa kid can feel rooted in their hometown while still accessing the opportunities that come with being part of the well-resourced Newport-Mesa Unified district.

Student Demographics

796 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
555 (70%)
White
129 (16%)
Multiple Races
49 (6%)
Asian
42 (5%)
Other
22 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners211 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged577 (72%)
Students with Disabilities117 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,730
Enrollment
88.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

21
AP Courses
offered
18%
AP Participation
of students
320
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Mustangs · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #212 · 90th percentile

278 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found