Costa Mesa Middle and High School
Public school in Costa Mesa, California, United States
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Costa Mesa Middle and High School is a public secondary school serving grades 7 through 12 in Costa Mesa, California. It is part of the Newport Mesa Unified School District.
| Costa Mesa Middle and High School | |
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| Location | |
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2650 Fairview Road , 92626 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°40′20″N 117°54′23″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | Newport Mesa Unified School District |
| Principal | Dipali Potnis |
| Staff | 94.40 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,761 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.65[1] |
| Colors | Green, white, and black |
| Athletics conference | CIF-SS Orange Coast League, Coastal Athletic League |
| Nickname | Mustangs, Mavericks |
| Newspaper | The Hitching Post,[2] Mav News [3] |
| Website | cmhs |
Campus
In 2009, the Newport-Mesa Board of Education approved plans for a new middle school enclave and a performing arts center.[4] In 2010, a $6.6 million aquatics center featuring a 50-meter swimming pool, locker rooms, and a classroom was opened.[5] Before this, the pool was 25 yards long and in the shape of an L. In 2011, Costa Mesa Middle School opened its teen center.[6] In 2013, plans were approved for a new track and field on campus.[7] That same year, the final construction beam was in place for the new middle school enclave building.[8] In 2014, Costa Mesa High School opened a new performing arts center with a 335-seat theater.[9] In 2016, construction of the new track and football stadium was completed.[10]
Athletics
Costa Mesa High School is part of the Orange Coast League of the CIF Southern Section, part of the California Interscholastic Federation.
Notable alumni
- Quinton Bell, NFL player
- Sharon Day-Monroe, Olympic athlete [11]
- Bob Ernst, rowing coach
- Bob Flanagan, performance artist
- Brent Mayne, MLB Catcher
- Dan Quisenberry, MLB pitcher
- Benny Ricardo, NFL placekicker
