About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Newport-Mesa Unified
Newport Harbor High School is located in Newport Beach, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Newport-mesa Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 2507 students in grades 9-12.
Newport Harbor High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newport Harbor High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Newport Harbor High School had an API growth score of 838 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Newport Harbor High School's 2012 base score was 814 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Newport Harbor High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newport Harbor High School's students and teachers. more
Newport Harbor High School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Newport Harbor High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Newport Harbor High School had an API growth score of 838 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Newport Harbor High School's 2012 base score was 814 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Newport Harbor High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Newport Harbor High School's students and teachers. more
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| John Bunyan Academy 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| Early College High School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Back Bay High School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Monte Vista High School 2.5 miles | |
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Newport Harbor High School
This school is located in a safe, friendly neighborhood. The teachers are excellent with longstanding careers at the high school. There is a good mix of students of different backgrounds as compared to other schools in the area. The school is starting up an International Baccalaureate program which will give it more recognition. Most all the students go on to college programs. The school is known for its outstanding athletic programs with many athletes going on to college athletic programs.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2507
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Newport Harbor High School had 27% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
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Hispanic
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Black
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Newport-Mesa Unified District Spending
$11,108Per Pupil
The Newport-Mesa Unified spends $11,108 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newport-Mesa Unified District
28:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Newport Harbor High School had 28 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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