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Costa Mesa High — School Profile & District Info

High|Costa Mesa, California|Newport-Mesa Unified

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

School Profile

Grades
7–12
Enrollment
1,761
Student:Teacher
18.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
Newport-Mesa Unified
Econ. Disadvantaged
75.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
62%
72th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
30%
52th percentile in CA
Graduation Rate
97%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
21 courses offered
320 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
48 test takers
Athletics
22 sports, 35 teams
533 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Near average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,755
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
94.67
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
2.2
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,064
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$13,151
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$28,676
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 20%Local 74%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$954,296
-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr
Los Angeles, CA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.3%
Below 150% poverty line
5.4%
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Uninsured residents
13.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
2,715
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,544
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
798 (31%)
Autism
520 (20%)
Other Health Impairment
516 (20%)
Speech/Language Impairment
437 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
101 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
90 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,730
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa High

Enrollment at Costa Mesa High stands at 1,761 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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