Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades 7-12
680th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 55%· Stable
Costa Mesa High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Costa Mesa High 680th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 56th in 2025.
Costa Mesa High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 814 students tested
Costa Mesa High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,761 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.0% | 69.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 23.7% | 16.6% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 5.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Costa Mesa High
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Costa Mesa High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Monte Vista Independent StudyNewport-Mesa Unified · 0.4 mi away1,248th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 8% - –Coastline ROPCoastline ROP · 0.5 mi away
- 10Early College HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.3 mi away16th of 1,528
ELA 95% · Math 75% - 2Back Bay HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.6 mi away1,349th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 4% - –Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp)Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) · 1.6 mi away
- 7Estancia HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.7 mi away603rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 22% - 7Segerstrom HighSanta Ana Unified · 2.1 mi away491st of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 32% - 9Corona del Mar HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 3 mi away177th of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Costa Mesa High in?
Costa Mesa High is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Costa Mesa High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Costa Mesa High 680th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Costa Mesa High?
Hispanic 69%, White 17%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (1,761 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Costa Mesa High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92626 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.