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390 Monte Vista Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-1495
Summary
Back Bay High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 25th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 8.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
17.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 8.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,463/1,596 (8th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 917/1,596 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 8:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 143 |
| Low-Income Students | 114 (79.7%) |
| English Learners | 43 (30.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.9 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period. Math rose 12.9 points from last year and rose 17.1 points over the full period.
•Math +17.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
8.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,463 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 9.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
17.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 917 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 9.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Back Bay High compare within the district?
Back Bay High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Newport-Mesa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Back Bay High rank in California?
Back Bay High ranks No. 1,463 of 1,596 in reading and No. 917 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Back Bay High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 0.0% meet the reading standard and 11.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Back Bay High compare with other schools in Costa Mesa?
Back Bay High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Costa Mesa with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Costa MesaHow does Back Bay High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Back Bay High is No. 65 in reading and No. 53 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Back Bay HighThis school | 17.1% | 8.6% |
| Early College High | 66.0% | 83.0% |
| Newport Harbor High | 43.7% | 65.1% |
