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Estancia High

Newport-Mesa Unified · Orange County · 2323 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3305

(949) 515-6500 · www.nmusd.us

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7/10
#478
Rank 478 out of 1,227
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #485 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #513 · 58th percentile
Science6/10 · #529 · 59th percentile

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School Overview

Estancia High sits in the heart of Costa Mesa, a city that often gets overshadowed by its glamorous Newport Beach neighbor but has a grounded, diverse community all its own. The school lands solidly in the middle of California's competitive rankings, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded high school experience without the intense pressure that comes with some of Orange County's higher-ranked campuses. Costa Mesa itself offers an interesting mix of arts, dining, and SoCal beach-adjacent living, and Estancia reflects that blend — serving a broad cross-section of the community in a district that also includes some of the county's stronger schools.

Student Demographics

228 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
179 (79%)
White
33 (14%)
Multiple Races
8 (4%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (83%)
Students with Disabilities26 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

976
Enrollment
53.1
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.8%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

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

14
AP Courses
offered
20.2%
AP Participation
of students
210
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Eagles · 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 Programs9/10 · #256 · 89th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found