Monte Vista Independent Study
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified
Alternative school · Grades 7-12 · City, midsize
1,248th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
1003 Presidio Sq., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690Official website ↗NCES ID 062724008919Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Monte Vista Independent Study 1,248th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 39 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 62 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 48.4% | ▼ 32.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 40.3% | ▲ 24.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.5% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 Monte Vista Independent Study
- –Coastline ROPCoastline ROP · 0.1 mi awayCompare
- #680Costa Mesa HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 0.4 mi away680th of 1,528
ELA 50% ▲27 · Math 29% ▲21Compare - –Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp)Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) · 1.2 mi awayCompare
- #1349Back Bay HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.4 mi away1,349th of 1,528
ELA 13% ▼10 · Math 4% ▼4Compare - #16Early College HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 1.7 mi away16th of 1,528
ELA 95% ▲72 · Math 75% ▲67Compare - #491Segerstrom HighSanta Ana Unified · 2 mi away491st of 1,528
ELA 62% ▲39 · Math 32% ▲24Compare - #603Estancia HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 2.1 mi away603rd of 1,528
ELA 63% ▲40 · Math 22% ▲14Compare - #177Corona del Mar HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 2.8 mi away177th of 1,528
ELA 71% ▲48 · Math 56% ▲48Compare
What school district is Monte Vista Independent Study in?
Monte Vista Independent Study is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Monte Vista Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monte Vista Independent Study 1,248th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Monte Vista Independent Study?
White 48%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 7%, Black 3% (62 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monte Vista Independent Study 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.