Early College High
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
16th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
2990 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990Official website ↗NCES ID 062724011702Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 40 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 200 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.2% | 56.0% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 26.5% | 28.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 8.5% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.0% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Early College High
- #680Costa Mesa HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.3 mi away680th of 1,528
ELA 50% ▼45 · Math 29% ▼46Compare - #603Estancia HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.5 mi away603rd of 1,528
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ELA 23% ▼72 · Math 8% ▼67Compare - –Coastline ROPCoastline ROP · 1.8 mi awayCompare
- #491Segerstrom HighSanta Ana Unified · 2.2 mi away491st of 1,528
ELA 62% ▼33 · Math 32% ▼43Compare - #91Fountain Valley HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.6 mi away91st of 1,528
ELA 81% ▼14 · Math 62% ▼13Compare - #1064Coast HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.7 mi away1,064th of 1,528
ELA 47% ▼48 · Math 7% ▼68Compare - #1309Valley Vista HighHuntington Beach Union High · 2.7 mi away1,309th of 1,528
ELA 17% ▼78 · Math 5% ▼70Compare
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.