Estancia High School

Estancia High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2323 Placentia Ave,  Costa Mesa, CA
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
3.9
4.0
1,030 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Halt
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
46.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
9.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
6.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48%
Hispanic
84.1%
White
10.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 227 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 193 Students
California State University, Fullerton 193 Students
California State University - Long Beach 176 Students
Orange Coast College 133 Students
San Diego State University 119 Students
University of California - San Diego 112 Students
University of California - Berkeley 102 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 97 Students
San Francisco State University 87 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Biology 47 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Sociology 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Communications 21 Students
Education 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 180 Reviews
4.0 Junior
11/17/2023
The school is fine the food is questionable at best and the teachers are very friendly same for the other staff the student body is mainly comprised of Hispanics sprinkled in with some white folks the electives are alright I like the computer and medical ROP classes and asb plans out fun events from time to time
4.0 Senior
9/27/2023
The school is small and navigable, but there is not a lot of opportunity to take many advanced classes. I would like there to be more student involvement in making large decisions. They destroyed our student parking lot to put a theater there but we had to move to a significantly smaller and more unsafe parking lot.
4.0 Senior
6/5/2023
The best parts about estancia are the activities we did at estancia not only that but some teachers were great to be with and do there job well, the worst parts were the smell of the bathroom and as well as the parking lot they removed and something I would like to see change are the amount of parking spaces provided
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/31/2023
My granddaughter is going on her 2nd year at Estancia and I have to say I am glad we are at this school. The teachers are amazing, they make learning exciting. My granddaughter got an A in history and she hates history. Mrs. Lee has made the class so fun. She is completely engulfed with astronomy an...
5.0 student
10/28/2022
To be very frank with you, this year there has been barely any bullying. The small school environment is easy to navigate and fit into. Even in my freshmen year, I’m already told college expectations and how to achieve various goals. I do believe I am set on a steady path.
1.0 other
3/16/2018
I have never have liked this school in the past years I've been here
5.0 parent
4/8/2015
Shhhh....don't tell anyone, but this little school is our city's best kept secret. 1200 kids, best principal , dedicated and caring teachers, students that want to succeed. We've been so thrilled with our students' educations through EHS!

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Estancia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Costa Mesa, CA and is served by the Newport-Mesa Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,030 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Estancia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $1,500,987. Discover additional schools in the area, like Costa Mesa High School, Early College High School, Edison High School, and more. Learn more about what Costa Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Estancia High School.

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