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Back Bay High

Costa Mesa, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
nmusd.us390 Monte Vista Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627(949) 515-6900
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

48 students tested

12.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 3.5% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met12.5%
  • Nearly met27.1%
  • Not met60.4%

Math

47 students tested

4.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 0.0% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met4.3%
  • Nearly met14.9%
  • Not met80.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year257200
Suspended in or out of school16.7% · 435.0% · 10
Suspensions7512
Violence with injury64
Violence without injury427
Weapons00
Drugs141
Defiance only110
Other20

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall134147
Suspended out of school15.7% · 2127.9% · 41
Suspended in school1.5% · 23.4% · 5
Expelled1.5% · 20.7% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

82.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted235185
Chronically absent83.0% · 19582.7% · 153

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

150 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino74.7%
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White20.0%
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Black or African American1.3%
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Asian0.7%
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Two or More Races0.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062724004122

District
Newport-Mesa Unified
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
150 students
Teachers (FTE)
17.2

Sources