Costa Mesa High vs Estancia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,730 students
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa, California | Estancia High Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #718 of 1,343 | #819 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12343 of 16,910 | #13188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,730 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 1,730 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costa Mesa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 30.7).
- •Costa Mesa High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Estancia High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Costa Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 83.9%).
- •Estancia High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.7).
- •Costa Mesa High is the larger school with 1,730 students compared with 976.
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 Costa Mesa High better than Estancia High?
On the Success Index (US), Costa Mesa High ranks higher (34.3 vs 30.7 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 Costa Mesa High and Estancia High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costa Mesa High: 1,730. Estancia High: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costa Mesa High and Estancia High rank in California?
Costa Mesa High is 718th of 1,343 and Estancia High is 819th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).