For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,364 students in Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA are Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista High/cloud Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costa Mesa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Costa Mesa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Costa Mesa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Costa Mesa High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Mar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 E.bluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rank: #55.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #66.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 S. Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Costa Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #88.
Estancia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #99.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 S. Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1669 E. Wilshire Ave. Ste. 605
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Access Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1212.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1313.
Access County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Grades: K-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1414.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Grades: K-12
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep)
Vocational School
2910 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastline Rop
Vocational School
1001 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Costa Mesa, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Pacific Technology School Santa Ana (Closed 2023)
Charter School
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista High/cloud Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Costa Mesa?
16 public high schools are located in Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Costa Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Costa Mesa include: Newport Harbor High School vs. Corona Del Mar High School, Coastline Rop vs. Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep), Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep) vs. Coastline Rop
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