Newport Harbor High

Summary:

Newport Harbor High is a public high school located in Newport Beach, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,268 students. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which is ranked 430 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newport Harbor High has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 288 and 643 out of over 2,000 California high schools, placing the school in the top 15-30% of high schools in the state. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). Newport Harbor High also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.4% to 96.1% over the past five years, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 8.8% to 20.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Comparing Newport Harbor High to nearby schools, University High, a public high school in the neighboring Irvine Unified School District, significantly outperforms Newport Harbor High across all academic measures, ranking among the top 5% of California high schools. Additionally, Corona del Mar High, another public high school in the same district, also outperforms Newport Harbor High in academic performance. However, Estancia High and Costa Mesa High, both within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, have lower academic performance compared to Newport Harbor High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Irvine Ave.
       Newport Beach, CA  92663-5412


(949) 515-6300

District: Newport-Mesa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 2,323 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Newport Harbor High:

Elementary:    Heinz Kaiser Elementary
    Mariners Elementary
    Newport Elementary
    Newport Heights Elementary
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Middle:    Horace Ensign Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  23.8 Help
Number of students:  2,268

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
Hispanic:
36.2%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newport Harbor High ranks better than 86.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Newport Harbor High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Newport Harbor High has the largest high school student body size in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.3%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport Harbor High is 23.8, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newport Harbor High:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport Harbor High 322nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Newport Harbor High in the ranking list.)

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Newport-Mesa Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport-Mesa Unified 430th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newport Harbor High

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Rank History for all students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.34 80th 1653 95.2%
2005 74.53 173rd 1901 90.9%
2006 74.61 209th 1968 89.4%
2007 76.41 171st 2063 91.7%
2008 70.85 263rd 2117 87.6%
2009 69.55 263rd 2238 88.2%
2010 70.50 278th 2281 87.8%
2011 67.90 334th 2367 85.9%
2012 73.38 239th 2354 89.8%
2013 70.40 295th 2426 87.8%
2015 78.47 390th 1994 80.4%
2016 84.15 305th 2039 85.0%
2017 75.49 494th 2021 75.6%
2018 77.99 440th 2017 78.2%
2019 83.74 293rd 2133 86.3%
2021 75.92 288th 1290 77.7%
2022 75.50 442nd 2123 79.2%
2023 60.76 643rd 2348 72.6%
2024 80.39 322nd 2323 86.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.38 229th 422 45.7%
2022 38.80 322nd 515 37.5%
2023 39.21 422nd 786 46.3%
2024 74.44 143rd 804 82.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 589th 938 37.2%
2019 52.45 254th 941 73.0%
2021 45.03 214th 467 54.2%
2022 32.63 741st 1044 29.0%
2023 29.63 828th 1323 37.4%
2024 46.41 325th 1350 75.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.83 953rd 1547 38.4%
2024 55.59 402nd 1534 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 778th 1862 58.2%
2019 63.94 573rd 1937 70.4%
2021 69.89 284th 1126 74.8%
2022 61.28 609th 1943 68.7%
2023 53.91 779th 2247 65.3%
2024 63.25 534th 2235 76.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.11 154th 290 46.9%
2023 49.64 168th 417 59.7%
2024 75.47 74th 451 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 414th 1760 76.5%
2019 78.07 359th 1833 80.4%
2021 69.83 292nd 1054 72.3%
2022 75.78 384th 1858 79.3%
2023 62.47 565th 2118 73.3%
2024 82.68 259th 2098 87.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.42 244th 1052 76.8%
2019 67.58 217th 1117 80.6%
2021 69.33 102nd 555 81.6%
2022 48.15 434th 1161 62.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.80 124th 234 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.51 450th 1834 75.5%
2019 83.90 270th 1880 85.6%
2021 76.08 249th 1122 77.8%
2022 71.53 461st 1916 75.9%
2023 56.56 667th 2207 69.8%
2024 75.38 378th 2172 82.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.39 318th 581 45.3%
2019 51.88 326th 582 44.0%
2022 77.57 129th 581 77.8%
2024 38.39 461st 712 35.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 839th 1742 51.8%
2019 58.24 678th 1814 62.6%
2022 55.62 716th 1861 61.5%
2023 56.13 685th 2142 68.0%
2024 61.66 565th 2125 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at Newport Harbor High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 289th 1173 75.4%
2019 80.04 198th 1222 83.8%
2022 63.92 403rd 1204 66.5%
2023 45.28 670th 1434 53.3%
2024 74.91 229th 1406 83.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Newport Harbor High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1490 1 55 68 0 n/a n/a 0 1614
1989 1312 3 59 68 1 n/a n/a 0 1443
1990 1194 3 59 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1326
1991 1127 5 58 84 1 n/a n/a 0 1275
1992 1157 5 61 109 1 n/a n/a 0 1333
1993 1184 2 75 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1385
1994 1197 7 68 189 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
1995 1305 12 41 281 1 n/a n/a 0 1640
1996 1305 12 41 281 1 n/a n/a 0 1640
1997 1404 15 42 330 2 n/a n/a 0 1793
1998 1525 16 49 398 2 n/a n/a 0 1990
1999 1581 16 54 409 1 n/a n/a 0 2061
2000 1656 21 58 454 3 n/a n/a 0 2192
2001 1653 19 59 483 4 n/a n/a 0 2218
2002 1735 21 56 547 9 n/a n/a 0 2368
2003 1735 21 56 547 9 n/a n/a 0 2368
2004 1793 20 56 575 9 n/a n/a 0 2453
2005 1746 17 70 629 9 n/a n/a 0 2471
2006 1706 18 64 660 14 n/a n/a 0 2462
2007 1673 20 67 663 12 n/a n/a 3 2438
2008 1600 26 69 712 10 n/a n/a 0 2417
2009 1597 28 58 725 9 8 1 0 2426
2010 1608 30 58 765 11 11 0 0 2483
2011 1610 28 58 785 11 15 0 0 2507
2012 1565 28 64 814 12 20 4 0 2507
2013 1486 21 55 791 11 15 17 0 2396
2014 1476 24 52 870 11 12 22 0 2467
2015 1396 20 58 832 10 7 32 0 2355
2016 1362 19 66 849 9 7 37 0 2349
2017 1398 17 73 840 7 6 37 0 2378
2018 1361 17 78 820 6 5 48 0 2335
2019 1424 15 93 789 3 3 54 0 2381
2020 1410 18 91 762 2 4 61 0 2348
2021 1343 22 81 746 3 4 66 1 2266
2022 1283 20 73 786 1 2 103 2 2270
2023 1231 17 64 822 3 1 128 2 2268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newport Harbor High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1614 71.6 22.5 n/a
1989 1443 59.7 24.1 n/a
1990 1326 55.1 24.0 n/a
1991 1275 55.2 23.0 n/a
1992 1333 56.1 23.7 7.2
1993 1385 51.5 26.9 10.4
1994 1461 58.4 25.0 13.5
1995 1640 63.0 26.0 16
1996 1640 63.0 26.0 16
1997 1793 71.6 25.0 16.1
1998 1990 75.8 26.3 13.7
1999 2061 80.4 25.6 17
2000 2192 94.2 23.3 19.4
2001 2218 91.8 24.2 17.4
2002 2368 94.6 25.0 18.8
2003 2368 94.6 25.0 18.8
2004 2453 90.3 27.2 17.9
2005 2471 92.9 26.6 22.1
2006 2462 93.4 26.4 23.6
2007 2438 86.7 28.1 21
2008 2417 100.0 24.2 20.8
2009 2426 88.9 24.2 33.8
2010 2483 89.5 27.7 20.8
2011 2507 n/a n/a 27.4
2012 2507 89.5 27.9 n/a
2013 2396 86.6 27.6 34.6
2014 2467 90.2 27.3 37.1
2015 2355 82.0 28.7 35.6
2016 2349 86.0 27.3 34.8
2017 2378 85.2 27.8 32.5
2018 2335 87.9 26.5 35.7
2019 2381 85.6 27.7 34.2
2020 2348 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 2266 82.3 27.5 35.7
2022 2270 93.4 24.2 27.6
2023 2268 95.0 23.8 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newport Harbor High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1614 71.6 22.5 n/a
1989 1443 59.7 24.1 n/a
1990 1326 55.1 24.0 n/a
1991 1275 55.2 23.0 n/a
1992 1333 56.1 23.7 7.2
1993 1385 51.5 26.9 10.4
1994 1461 58.4 25.0 13.5
1995 1640 63.0 26.0 16
1996 1640 63.0 26.0 16
1997 1793 71.6 25.0 16.1
1998 1990 75.8 26.3 13.7
1999 2061 80.4 25.6 17
2000 2192 94.2 23.3 19.4
2001 2218 91.8 24.2 17.4
2002 2368 94.6 25.0 18.8
2003 2368 94.6 25.0 18.8
2004 2453 90.3 27.2 17.9
2005 2471 92.9 26.6 22.1
2006 2462 93.4 26.4 23.6
2007 2438 86.7 28.1 21
2008 2417 100.0 24.2 20.8
2009 2426 88.9 24.2 33.8
2010 2483 89.5 27.7 20.8
2011 2507 n/a n/a 27.4
2012 2507 89.5 27.9 n/a
2013 2396 86.6 27.6 34.6
2014 2467 90.2 27.3 37.1
2015 2355 82.0 28.7 35.6
2016 2349 86.0 27.3 34.8
2017 2378 85.2 27.8 32.5
2018 2335 87.9 26.5 35.7
2019 2381 85.6 27.7 34.2
2020 2348 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 2266 82.3 27.5 35.7
2022 2270 93.4 24.2 27.6
2023 2268 95.0 23.8 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport Harbor High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 643rd of 2348 High schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport Harbor High)6653.8
 12.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Newport-Mesa Unified)63.757.3
 6.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newport Harbor High)41.131.8
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)40.333.1
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Newport Harbor High)43.230.4
 12.8%
   11th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)43.634
 9.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Newport Harbor High)3820
 18%
   12th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)34.717.4
 17.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23812268
 4.7%
African American1517
 13.3%
American Indian33
Asian9364
 31.2%
Hispanic789822
 4.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White14241231
 13.6%
Two or More Races54128
 137%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.2%44.4%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newport Harbor High

Newport Harbor High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Elementary : Mariners Elementary
Elementary : Newport Elementary
Elementary : Newport Heights Elementary
Elementary : Whittier Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary
Middle : Horace Ensign Intermediate

Newport Harbor High ranks 322nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Newport Harbor High are 54% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,268 students attended Newport Harbor High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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