Estancia High

2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

www.nmusd.us

976 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Estancia High School, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. The campus is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere while offering a diverse range of academic and extracurricular programs. Students have access to a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Estancia prides itself on its school spirit and the strong connection between the campus and the surrounding Costa Mesa community. The school emphasizes character development and holistic student growth, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their personal interests and professional ambitions. As a central institution in the Newport-Mesa area, Estancia continues to focus on college and career readiness through its ongoing commitment to student engagement and academic achievement.

976

Total Students

52.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estancia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	819
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
819 (84.2%)
White
105 (10.8%)
Two or More
24 (2.5%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
Black
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(949)515-6500
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	707
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 2

Grade 9 220

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 264