CAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

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
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
Athletics
22 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Near average in CA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,064
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 20%Local 74%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$954,296
-0.8% YoY
Los Angeles, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

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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