Summary:
In the affluent coastal community of Newport Beach, zip code 92663 is served by three public schools within the Newport-Mesa Unified district, forming a complete K-12 pathway from elementary through high school.
Among these schools, Newport Heights Elementary stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide with exceptional test scores in all subjects and very low chronic absenteeism. Horace Ensign Intermediate maintains strong academic performance, while Newport Harbor High excels with a 96.8% graduation rate, significantly above state averages. All three schools consistently outperform California averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Key trends for parents to note include a decline in math and science proficiency as students progress to higher grades, and a rise in chronic absenteeism from elementary to middle school. Despite the area's reputation, the schools show notable economic diversity, with a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The district as a whole ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide, indicating these are among the stronger schools in an already above-average district.
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