For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 10,356 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 Independent Study. 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 33% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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 78%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corona Del Mar High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 1,761 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Estancia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1669 East Wilshire Ave. Ste. 6
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Back Bay High School
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Access County Community
Alternative 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
Gr: K-12 | 1,525 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 9-12
Costa Mesa, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 12
102 Baker St East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-7002
Gr: 6-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 Independent Study. Costa Mesa has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Costa Mesa?
15 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (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, Estancia High School vs. Costa Mesa High School, Corona Del Mar High School vs. Newport Harbor High School
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