Early College High
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades 9-12
16th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Early College High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Early College High 16th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2015 to 99th in 2025.
Early College High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 40 students tested
Early College High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 200 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.7% | 56.0% | ▼ 18.7 pts | |
| White | 18.9% | 28.0% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 8.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.0% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Early College High
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Early College High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Costa Mesa HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.3 mi away680th of 1,528
ELA 50% · Math 29% - 7Estancia HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.5 mi away603rd of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 22% - 2Monte Vista Independent StudyNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.7 mi away1,248th of 1,528
ELA 23% · Math 8% - –Coastline ROPCoastline ROP · 1.8 mi away
- 7Segerstrom HighSanta Ana Unified · 2.2 mi away491st of 1,528
ELA 62% · Math 32% - 10Fountain Valley HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.6 mi away91st of 1,528
ELA 81% · Math 62% - 4Coast HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.7 mi away1,064th of 1,528
ELA 47% · Math 7% - 2Valley Vista HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.7 mi away1,309th of 1,528
ELA 17% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Early College High in?
Early College High is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Early College High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Early College High 16th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Early College High?
Hispanic 56%, White 28%, Asian 9%, Two or more races 6% (200 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Early College 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.