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Corona Del Mar High School
(949) 515-6000
2101 Eastbluff Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Level: 7-12
District: Newport-Mesa Unified School District



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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Corona Del Mar High School, Newport Beach, CA.


Cenus InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:3.22% (2008)
Unspecified:0% (2008)
Filipino:0.37% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:86.2% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:0.82% (2008)
Hispanic:4.39% (2008)
Asian:8.13% (2008)
Pacific Islander:0% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.09% (2008)


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Corona Del Mar High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4


Corona Del Mar High School Reviews

 
good school, teachers are enthusiastic

I think the curricula is challenging, but there is not a lot of support for children with learning disabilities. The administration and teachers seem to feel that if your child requires help, he or she is 'choosing' to do poorly. Administration and teachers do not seem to be cognizant of research-based strategies used for children who learn differently. I have been profoundly disappointed with the lack of real help. Although the school did put in place a great communication tool (SchoolLoop), only 1 of my child's 6 teachers actually used it. Most of the time, I felt that I had to beg for information from teachers who didn't seem to understand that I needed information to come directly to me. They continued to send things home with my child who lost items time and again, even though I pleaded for direct communication.

This school is not challenging at all. The academics are iffy, but most of all what turns me off from this school is the quality of the students themselves. They are all snobs, and only care about money and appearances. It is a fact that if you do not have 'cool clothes' (which constitutes outrageously expensive designer apparel), you will not have any friends, or be doomed to be a 'freak', even if you're actually cool. You have to be ostentatious at CDM to fit in.

CdM is a good school. I think the new administration is pretty effective. One thing I greatly disapprove of CdM is the way they raise funds, and the amount the kids have to contribute for sports. Just because the school is from Newport Beach does not mean every family can afford 300 dollars per sport per kid per season. Money issues are way emphasized there and it is unfortunate. I know they have great programs enabled by privately-funded foundations , but the way they spend their raised money is also wasteful ( fancy invitation cards, sending out duplicate packages of college information to families with more than one kid in HS..and fancy chairs and desks for the front office..)

Mark my words, every student that attends CDM will be pooped on by a seagull at one point in their time there...its a little messy and the lockers are gross. lots of snobby people: 'look how rich i am everyone!' but also lots of really nice people. Aside from the seagulls and that stuff its pretty rad...i don't have any boring teachers.

I'm a 7th grader at cdm i absolutely love it. All the teachers are amazing and the environment is so friendly and accepting. I also think that one of the great things about cdm that you can't find in a lot of other schools is, the age range. We have grades 7th-12th and its so cool being able to talk to kids who are older than you and can give you advice on all the crazy stuff that goes on. -Go seakings!

CDM provides excellent preparation for College. Strong focus on educational excellence with very strong extracurricular activities around sports, arts, etc. Facilities improvements are finally here which is nice. The administration does focus on recognizing excellence in many different forms. It's just been a great place for my 3 kids.

I think CDM is a great school if your child doesn't need any help. If your child is wanting an educaton and knows where they are going in life, its a great school. But if you have a problematic child that needs testing and counceling then forget it. You will find that CDM is great at letting those students fall through the cracks. I called the Vice Principal, I wrote the school board and nothing was ever done. The was an incomplete test done for learning disabilities, and no couceling at any time...finally I just got tired of emailing and calling and withdrew him and enrolled him in Homeschool, the insanity did not stop, then CDM would not take him off their enrollment, they kept calling telling me he was absent, etc...and the letters from the state, stating he was truant, which is $500. fine/1 yr in jail.

School is geared to high achievers and this has created two classes of students. The average student is often left out. Since just about everyone is pushed to take AP classes those students who do not are considered low achievers. If your student is headed to the Ivy league this is a great school otherwise you may want to consider a high school where stu