- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Costa Mesa, CA
Estancia High
Federal NCES profile for Estancia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062724004114
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estancia High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Costa Mesa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Estancia High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Costa Mesa, CA.
School address
District: Newport-Mesa Unified · California
NCES ID 062724004114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Estancia High held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 062724004114 · Costa Mesa, CA High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Corona Del Mar High (2,106 students)
Estancia High held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Estancia 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
- This school
Estancia High
976 students
- Horace Ensign
Horace Ensign Intermediate
875 students
- Mariners Eleme 573
Mariners Elementary
573 students
What this shows Estancia High reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estancia High compares
Estancia 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Estancia High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Newport-Mesa Unified reports $22,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estancia 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariners Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estancia 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
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estancia High
How many students attend Estancia High?
Estancia High has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Costa Mesa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,040 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estancia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Estancia High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Estancia High?
70.4% of students at Estancia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estancia High?
The largest demographic group at Estancia High is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Costa Mesa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estancia High?
Estancia High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Estancia High rank among high schools in Costa Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Estancia High ranks #3 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 Estancia 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.