Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Back Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Back Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Back Bay High School's student population of 135 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Back Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Bay High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
71%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back Bay High School's ranking?
Back Bay High School is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Back Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Back Bay High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Back Bay High School?
135 students attend Back Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Back Bay High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Bay High School?
Back Bay High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Back Bay High School offer ?
Back Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Back Bay High School part of?
Back Bay High School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Back Bay High School located?
Back Bay High School is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.
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