Costa Mesa High School

This school is really nice i love it i went to it since 7th grade now im a freshman and i never had any problems. Awsome techers and everyone!!!

I wouls not tell anyone to go to this school that has children for the fact that the some of the teachers aren't understanding and are very rude. Both my sons and daughter hated this school, both my sons dropped out from Costa Mesa High and my daughter in her second year there begged and asked to do homeschooling instand of going to Costa Mesa High. I would keep my children away from there. The principal is understanding yes. But the other staff they are not very understanding and very mean to some students.
--Submitted by a parent

I spent 9 years of my life working with the teachers, staff, and students at CMHS. I volunteered with Track, Cross Country, Band, Choir and Drama. I met many hard working parents who wanted to help their students get the best education possible. I met many students who were attempting to do the best they could with the opportunities in front of them. I was impressed by the teachers. They care about their students. They work hard to follow the rules government has put in place. And most teachers are doing their best for the students. I have noticed the staff was unfriendly at first. But I realized the staff are generally not approached by happy parents. The staff are not appreciated for the hard work they do in dealing with issues and challenges involved with a community of teenagers and their parents. Smile first and be encouraging.
--Submitted by a parent

Your wrong!!!!! Costa Mesa is a great place to go to school cmhs is at the same education l evel as corona del mar! And corona is suppose to be one of the best education schools!!! This school is great! they have great teachers and they are not dumb!!

Costa Mesa High school is a terrible choice of a school. If you live in costa mesa i would advise to keep your kids from this high school. I attend CMHS and ever sense ive been at the school i hated it. The people at this school are cruel and do dumb things to get attention. I cant wait to get out.
--Submitted by a student

A majority of the teachers are quite good with the students and have a good teacher/student relationship. The administrative staff from the Principal on down is a lot to be desired. Many a time I had to attend to business at the school, I was very rarely greeted with a smile or greeting, I was more or less asked 'What do you need?' Most of the staff acted extremely irritated to be there. The Principal/Assistant Principal do not uniformally administer their own discipline policy in my opinion. In order for my child to even have a chance at college, I moved my student out of this school. Glad I have no more coming up in the ranks.
--Submitted by a parent

Costa Mesa High School is a wonderful place. The math classes are very challenging, and the great thing is, the teachers don't give up on you no matter what. I do have to admit that the counselors at the school are too busy, but they can be helpful in extreme situations.
--Submitted by a student

There is not enough variety in electives. The schools decision to cut home economics courses, especially cooking was a huge mistake. I do not like the new 'academy' system, I think it limits choice and variety. The counseling department needs a complete overhaul.
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of academic programs is average. I found the Admin. to be less than responsive.
--Submitted by a parent

Costa Mesa High School is a quality school, if your child wants to be a quality student. The great thing about the school is the ability to get into honors and advance placement classes. The teaching staff is wonderful, and wants the students who want to excell every opportunity to suceed. The adminstration has been upgraded the last few years, and many positive changes have occured. If given the opportunity to have my son go to either Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar or MESA, after looking back and knowing what I know now..I would pick MESA again! Athletics have been an issue the last few years with many Costa Mesa residents going to Newport or Corona specifically in AQUATICS, but that has even changed with MESA being in the TOP 10 CIF and Orange County rankings for both water polo and swimming. Talk to the Staff, Admin & Athletics...you'll see yourself.
--Submitted by Gary Spencer, a parent