PublicGrades K-12
Orange County Special Education
200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050(714) 966-4129
Total Students331
Student/Teacher7.03:1
Math Prof.5.56%
Reading Prof.5.56%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyOrange
School DistrictOrange County Department of Education School District
Principal / AdminChris Romanosky(714) 966-4129
Founded1980
Free/Reduced Lunch47.13% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White22.7%
Hispanic51.1%
Black3.9%
Asian15.7%
Native American1.2%
Pacific Islander1.5%
Two Or More3.3%
Gender Distribution
69.2%
30.2%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 15
Grade 210
Grade 313
Grade 423
Grade 515
Grade 620
Grade 728
Grade 821
Grade 923
Grade 1020
Grade 1126
Grade 12116
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Orange County Special Education
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
First Day of School for StudentsJul 15
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Fall Break RecessSep 14
Fall Break Recess ContinuesOct 1
New Year's Day HolidayJan 1
Winter Break RecessJan 1
Martin Luther King Jr. HolidayJan 18
End of Third QuarterMar 12
Spring Break RecessMar 15
Annual Leave DaysMar 22
Good Friday HolidayMar 26
Spring Break Recess ContinuesApr 1
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Last Day of School (End of Fourth Quarter)Jun 8
End of Fourth QuarterJun 8
End of Second QuarterDec 18
Winter Break RecessDec 21
Christmas HolidayDec 23
Annual Leave DaysDec 28
Annual Leave DaysDec 22
Thanksgiving Holiday BreakNov 26
Annual Leave DayNov 25
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Key Dates & Holidays
2026-2027Nurturing Growth and Achievement in Costa Mesa
This institution in Costa Mesa provides a comprehensive K-12 education within the Orange County Department of Education School District. Families often look for schools offering sports like basketball and soccer, or enriching programs such as STEM and robotics, and opportunities to explore the arts.
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Explore the diverse academic and extracurricular landscape available to students. Parents can find essential information, including the academic calendar, conveniently located on this page for planning purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What extracurricular activities are available for students?
While specific programs vary each year, students often have access to clubs like robotics and athletics such as soccer. We recommend contacting the administration directly for the current list of activities.
What is the grade range served by the school?
The campus serves students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, providing a continuous educational journey.
Is this a public or private institution?
This is a public school operating under the Orange County Department of Education School District.
Where is the school located?
The school is situated in Costa Mesa, CA.
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