For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,000 students in 92628, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 92628, CA are College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92628 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92628 have a Graduation Rate of 35%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College And Career Preparatory Academy, with 50-54% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92628, CA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15872 South Harbor Blvd. Bldg
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
92628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 92628, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 92628, CA include College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 92628?
4 public high schools are located in 92628.
What is the racial composition of students in 92628?
92628 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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