For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 537 students in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in East Side Costa Mesa are Monte Vista Independent Study and Back Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monte Vista Independent Study, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Vista Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Back Bay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
390 Monte Vista Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA include Monte Vista Independent Study and Back Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa?
the neighborhood of East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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