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Early College High
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
2990 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 424-7990 · Part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Students
177
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Early College High
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 17.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54.5%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts84.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
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2990 Mesa Verde Dr., Costa Mesa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 934
Grade 1049
Grade 1142
Grade 1252
Enrollment over time
214’20
212’21
201’22
200’23
177’24
Down 17.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 60%White 27%Asian 8%Two or more races 4%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.