Corona del Mar High vs International School for Science and Culture
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corona del Mar High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,106 students
International School for Science and Culture
Costa Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
97 students
| Measure | Corona del Mar High Newport Beach, California | International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,343 | #1425 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3642 of 16,910 | #18921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,106 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Newport Beach | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corona del Mar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 58.9).
- •Corona del Mar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 41.2%).
- •International School for Science and Culture does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.9).
- •Corona del Mar High is the larger school with 2,106 students compared with 97.
- •Corona del Mar High is a public school while International School for Science and Culture is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corona del Mar High better than International School for Science and Culture?
On the Success Index (US), Corona del Mar High ranks higher (68.6 vs 58.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corona del Mar High and International School for Science and Culture?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corona del Mar High: 2,106. International School for Science and Culture: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corona del Mar High and International School for Science and Culture rank in California?
Corona del Mar High is 133rd of 1,343 and International School for Science and Culture is 1425th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).