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Best Costa Mesa Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 10,210 students in Costa Mesa, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA are Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Costa Mesa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Costa Mesa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Costa Mesa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corona Del Mar High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Corona Del Mar High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,106 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Newport Harbor High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Irvine Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Costa Mesa High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Fairview Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-8700
Gr: 7-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
California Pacific Charter - San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
940 South Coast Dr., Ste. 185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Estancia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
940 South Coast Dr. #185
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Gr: K-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15872 South Harbor Blvd. Bldg
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Access Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Gr: K-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Gr: K-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Orange County Cte Partnership (Ctep)
Vocational School
2910 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 966-3528
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Coastline Rop
Vocational School
1001 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-1955
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Costa Mesa, CA include Early College High School, Corona Del Mar High School and Monte Vista Independent Study.
How many public high schools are located in Costa Mesa?
16 public high schools are located in Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Costa Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?

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