Costa Mesa High School

About Costa Mesa High School

Costa Mesa High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Costa Mesa, California. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students in grades 9-12. The school was established in 1956 and is known for its rigorous academic programs, strong athletics, and diverse student body. Costa Mesa High School has a dedicated faculty and staff that strive to provide students with a quality education that prepares them for college and career success. The school offers a wide range of courses and extracurricular activities to engage students in learning. Costa Mesa High School also offers a variety of clubs and organizations that allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build relationships. The school is also home to a variety of athletic teams that compete in various sports. Costa Mesa High School is a great place to learn, grow, and succeed.

Address:	2650 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone:	(714) 424-8700
Site:	cmhs.nmusd.us
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	1,665 students

Overview Costa Mesa High School

Costa Mesa High School serves 1,665 students in grades 7-12.
Costa Mesa High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Costa Mesa High School

Costa Mesa High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Costa Mesa High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.