- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Costa Mesa, CA
Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062724011702
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Costa Mesa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College High has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Costa Mesa, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724011702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Early College High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 062724011702 · Costa Mesa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 16.1:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Early College High held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corona Del Mar
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
- This school 177
Early College High
177 students
What this shows Early College High reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College High compares
Early College 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 27.4%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Early College High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Del Mar High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Harbor High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Costa Mesa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estancia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,084
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Costa Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early College High
How many students attend Early College High?
Early College High has 177 students enrolled. It is a high school in Costa Mesa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College High is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College High?
47.3% of students at Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Costa Mesa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College High?
Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Early College High rank among high schools in Costa Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Costa Mesa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Costa Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport-Mesa Unified?
Besides Early College High, Newport-Mesa Unified also operates Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students), Newport Harbor High (2,084 students), and Costa Mesa High (1,730 students). See the Newport-Mesa Unified district page for the complete list.