For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,034 students in 92628, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 92628, CA are College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 92628 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92628, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92628 have a Graduation Rate of 41%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is College And Career Preparatory Academy, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92628, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College And Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1669 East Wilshire Ave. Ste. 6
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 796-8795
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Access County Community
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 245-6404
Grades: K-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #33.
Orange County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 966-4129
Grades: K-12
| 353 students
92628, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Access Juvenile Hall (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 935-7651
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Orange Coast Middle College High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2701 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 432-5732
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 92628, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 92628, CA include College And Career Preparatory Academy, Access County Community and Orange County Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 92628?
3 public high schools are located in 92628.
What is the racial composition of students in 92628?
92628 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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