Costa Mesa High

www.nmusd.us

1,776 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Costa Mesa High School, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. The campus is well-regarded for its balanced approach to academics and extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of athletic and arts programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and professional success through a rigorous and inclusive curriculum.

In addition to its academic offerings, Costa Mesa High maintains a strong sense of school spirit and community connection. The campus serves as a central hub for local events and sports, reflecting the vibrant culture of the surrounding city. With a focus on holistic development, the school encourages student participation in clubs, leadership organizations, and community service projects. By leveraging the resources of the Newport-Mesa district, the school strives to provide students with the technological tools and personalized guidance necessary to excel in a diverse and evolving global landscape.

1,776

Total Students

90.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Costa Mesa High
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	1,222
Black	30
Asian	114
Two or More	81
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	25

Hispanic
1,222 (68.9 %)
White
298 (16.8 %)
Asian
114 (6.4 %)
Two or More
81 (4.6 %)
Black
30 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
25 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(714)424-8700
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,022
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	245

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 296

Grade 9 271

Grade 10 319

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 278