How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Back Bay High | Estancia High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Costa Mesa, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 143 | 976 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 70.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Back Bay High | Estancia High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,699 | $21,699 |
| District | Newport-Mesa Unified | Newport-Mesa Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Back Bay High | Estancia High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| African American | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.5% | 84.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Back Bay High | Estancia High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 143:1 | 244:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 29.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.