- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport Beach, CA
Corona Del Mar High
Federal NCES profile for Corona Del Mar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062724004109
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corona Del Mar High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Newport Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Corona Del Mar High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Del Mar High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Newport Beach, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Corona Del Mar High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 94.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062724004109 · Newport Beach, CA Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 22.9:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Harbor High (2,084 students)
Corona Del Mar High held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 94.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Corona Del Mar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Corona Del Mar High
2,106 students
- Newport Harbor
Newport Harbor High
2,084 students
- Costa Mesa Hig
Costa Mesa High
1,730 students
- Estancia High
Estancia High
976 students
- Horace Ensign
Horace Ensign Intermediate
875 students
- Mariners Eleme 573
Mariners Elementary
573 students
What this shows Corona Del Mar High reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corona Del Mar High compares
Corona Del Mar High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Corona Del Mar High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Corona Del Mar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Harbor High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariners Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corona Del Mar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Newport Beach
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Corona Del Mar High
How many students attend Corona Del Mar High?
Corona Del Mar High has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,059 (2022-23) → 2,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Del Mar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Corona Del Mar High is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corona Del Mar High?
14.2% of students at Corona Del Mar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corona Del Mar High?
The largest demographic group at Corona Del Mar High is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Newport Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corona Del Mar High?
Corona Del Mar High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corona Del Mar High rank among public schools in Newport Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Corona Del Mar High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Newport Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Corona Del Mar High, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), Costa Mesa High (1,730 students), and Estancia High (976 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.