Corona del Mar High School is a public school located in the Eastbluff neighborhood of Newport Beach, California, and belongs to the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. It is a combination of a middle school and a high school. The school was founded in 1962 and has an enrollment of approximately 2,100 students.
Serving 2,042 students in grades 7-12, Corona Del Mar High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona Del Mar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Corona Del Mar High School's student population of 2,042 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Silver, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Corona Del Mar High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corona Del Mar High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corona Del Mar High School's ranking?
Corona Del Mar High School is ranked #1259 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Corona Del Mar High School often compared to?
Corona Del Mar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corona Del Mar High School?
The graduation rate of Corona Del Mar High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Corona Del Mar High School?
2,042 students attend Corona Del Mar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Corona Del Mar High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona Del Mar High School?
Corona Del Mar High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Corona Del Mar High School offer ?
Corona Del Mar High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Corona Del Mar High School part of?
Corona Del Mar High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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