Newport-Mesa Unified

District Overview
Newport-Mesa Unified School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 2985 Bear Street, Building A, in Costa Mesa, California. Located within a dynamic midsize city setting in Orange County—part of the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area—the district oversees 32 operational schools serving a student population of 17,635 learners. Offering comprehensive educational programming spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, Newport-Mesa Unified is committed to providing inclusive, high-quality learning pathways for students throughout their foundational academic years.

Backing this extensive academic ecosystem is a robust professional workforce of over 5,240 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to student success and operational excellence. This support network includes nearly 1,870 full-time classroom teachers, more than 350 instructional aides, and over 3,000 specialized support personnel, fostering a collaborative and well-resourced learning environment across all campuses. For families, community members, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and administration, further information is accessible via their official website at www.nmusd.us or by contacting the main office at (714) 424-5000.
32
Total Schools
17,635
Total Students
1,868.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport-Mesa Unified
Demographic Student Count
White6,907
Hispanic8,080
Black127
Asian1,046
Two or More1,379
American Indian18
Pacific Islander65
  • Hispanic
    8,080 (45.9%)
  • White
    6,907 (39.2%)
  • Two or More
    1,379 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    1,046 (5.9%)
  • Black
    127 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    65 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newport-Mesa Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary22
Middle2
High7
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:32
Students:17,635*
Teachers (FTE):1,868.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.4
Schools in Newport-Mesa Unified
Found 32 Schools