How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Costa Mesa High | Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Costa Mesa, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,730 | 177 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 47.3% |
| 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 | Costa Mesa High | Early College 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 | Costa Mesa High | Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.1% | 27.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.3% | 60.0% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Costa Mesa High | Early College High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 432.5:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 6.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 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.