Costa Mesa High, CA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 12Virtual
How Costa Mesa High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score54
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Costa Mesa High
1,846Students
100%Low-Income Students
85Teachers
22 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 52% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 15% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 15% | 27% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 11% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 6% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 29% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63% | 48% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Costa Mesa High
33%Math Proficiency
45%Reading Proficiency
39%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 46% | 50% |
| Male | 38% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 45% | 43% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 35% | 42% | 45% |
| High School | 40% | 38% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 38% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 53% | 54% |
| Other | 30% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 16% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 30% | 35% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Costa Mesa High
95%Overall Rate
92%Low-Income
84%Limited English
90%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 77% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 73% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Costa Mesa High, CA
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Costa Mesa High, CA
Montessori Christian School
0 miles, N
Christian Montessori School-Costa Mesa
0 miles, N
St John the Baptist Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Montessori Harbor Mesa School
1 miles, NW