Early College High

Summary:

Early College High is a public high school in Costa Mesa, California, serving 201 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, which is ranked 430 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Early College High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in California, with a current statewide ranking of 43 out of 2,323 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early College High's academic performance is exceptional, with 92.31% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 65.38% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, which are significantly higher than the district and state. Additionally, Early College High excels in supporting the academic success of diverse student populations, ranking among the top 25-47 high schools in California for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Monte Vista Independent Study, Back Bay High, Estancia High, and Costa Mesa High, Early College High stands out as a top-performing school, consistently outperforming them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student group performance. The school's sustained excellence and ability to support diverse student populations make it a compelling example of what can be achieved in public education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
       Costa Mesa, CA  92626-3636


(714) 424-7990

District: Newport-Mesa Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.0%
White:
28.0%
Asian:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Early College High ranks better than 98.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks first 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 97.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Early College High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56%), White (28%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early College High is 17.3, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College High 43rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Early College 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 Early College High

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Rank History for all students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.07 258th 2063 87.5%
2008 82.47 94th 2117 95.6%
2009 73.22 214th 2238 90.4%
2010 85.62 72nd 2281 96.8%
2011 92.95 12th 2367 99.5%
2012 89.05 39th 2354 98.3%
2013 87.26 53rd 2426 97.8%
2015 90.54 173rd 1994 91.3%
2016 87.61 238th 2039 88.3%
2017 94.61 94th 2021 95.3%
2018 97.26 43rd 2017 97.9%
2019 96.88 57th 2133 97.3%
2021 89.33 139th 1290 89.2%
2022 97.72 51st 2123 97.6%
2023 97.69 41st 2348 98.3%
2024 97.43 43rd 2323 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.52 23rd 1862 98.8%
2019 96.37 54th 1937 97.2%
2021 84.51 133rd 1126 88.2%
2022 97.99 41st 1943 97.9%
2023 99.21 22nd 2247 99.0%
2024 98.39 26th 2235 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.12 73rd 1760 95.9%
2019 89.65 163rd 1833 91.1%
2021 77.39 220th 1054 79.1%
2022 93.18 131st 1858 92.9%
2023 96.95 41st 2118 98.1%
2024 96.35 47th 2098 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.38 25th 1834 98.6%
2019 98.17 44th 1880 97.7%
2021 93.50 77th 1122 93.1%
2022 99.06 24th 1916 98.7%
2023 97.76 42nd 2207 98.1%
2024 98.21 35th 2172 98.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.24 26th 1742 98.5%
2019 90.95 113th 1814 93.8%
2022 99.30 18th 1861 99.0%
2023 99.00 19th 2142 99.1%
2024 98.48 25th 2125 98.8%
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Rank History for White students at Early College High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.69 20th 1173 98.3%
2019 98.97 2nd 1222 99.8%
2022 93.24 47th 1204 96.1%
2023 96.41 16th 1434 98.9%
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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 Early College High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 21 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2008 46 3 3 94 n/a n/a n/a 0 146
2009 63 4 7 127 0 3 0 0 204
2010 76 4 9 160 0 2 0 0 251
2011 67 2 12 170 0 2 0 0 253
2012 48 0 11 174 1 3 0 0 237
2013 50 0 15 200 2 1 0 0 268
2014 44 1 12 174 1 1 0 0 233
2015 46 2 12 183 4 1 1 0 249
2016 50 2 13 190 3 1 1 0 260
2017 59 3 15 162 4 1 2 0 246
2018 43 2 15 136 3 3 1 0 203
2019 49 1 15 114 1 3 1 0 184
2020 61 1 11 125 1 2 1 0 202
2021 57 0 13 137 0 2 5 0 214
2022 64 0 17 124 0 0 7 0 212
2023 61 3 18 109 0 0 9 1 201
2024 56 1 17 112 0 0 12 2 200

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 Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 85 3.7 23.0 70.6
2008 146 8.8 16.6 60.3
2009 204 8.6 17.4 65.2
2010 251 9.0 27.8 50.6
2011 253 n/a n/a 63.2
2012 237 11.0 21.5 n/a
2013 268 10.5 25.3 70.5
2014 233 11.5 20.1 74.2
2015 249 10.0 24.9 69.9
2016 260 10.0 26.0 70
2017 246 10.1 24.3 64.6
2018 203 10.2 19.9 67.5
2019 184 9.0 20.3 62
2020 202 n/a n/a 59.4
2021 214 9.1 23.4 63.1
2022 212 10.1 20.9 37.7
2023 201 11.6 17.3 59.7
2024 200 11.5 17.3 64

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 Early College High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 85 3.7 23.0 70.6
2008 146 8.8 16.6 60.3
2009 204 8.6 17.4 65.2
2010 251 9.0 27.8 50.6
2011 253 n/a n/a 63.2
2012 237 11.0 21.5 n/a
2013 268 10.5 25.3 70.5
2014 233 11.5 20.1 74.2
2015 249 10.0 24.9 69.9
2016 260 10.0 26.0 70
2017 246 10.1 24.3 64.6
2018 203 10.2 19.9 67.5
2019 184 9.0 20.3 62
2020 202 n/a n/a 59.4
2021 214 9.1 23.4 63.1
2022 212 10.1 20.9 37.7
2023 201 11.6 17.3 59.7
2024 200 11.5 17.3 64

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 Early College 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 57th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 41st of 2348 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Early College High)94.192.5
 1.7%
   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 (Early College High)66.767.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Newport-Mesa Unified)40.333.1
 7.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Early College High)62.866
 3.3%
   11th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)43.634
 9.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Early College High)45.847.7
 1.9%
   12th Grade Science (Newport-Mesa Unified)34.734.9
 0.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students184201
 9.2%
African American13
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1518
 20%
Hispanic114109
 4.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White4961
 24.5%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%59.7%
 2.3%


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Yes! Early College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 43rd of 2323 California high schools.

Students at Early College High are 56% Hispanic, 28% White, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Early College 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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