Coastline ROP provides students with a dynamic career technical education program that prepares them for academic and career success.

Upon successful course completion, Coastline ROP students will:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate industry-specific skills.
• Use academic skills in the workplace.
• Understand and use current and emerging technologies.
• Practice health and safety regulations.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Practice teamwork and leadership skills.
• Apply creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate work ethics and responsibility.
• Exhibit responsible, flexible behavior.

CAREER PLANNING SKILLS

• Research career opportunities.
• Establish educational and career goals.
• Apply effective job search strategies.

• State funded career technical education for high school students and adults.
• Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Classes held in businesses, industries, and schools.
• One of 74 ROPs in California; one of four in Orange County.

• The ROP serves five school districts that include: 
  • 30 high schools: 21 comprehensive,
  • 5 continuation, and 4 alternative schools. 
• The ROP is financed by average daily attendance (ADA) generated through the following districts:
  • Huntington Beach Union High School District
  • Irvine Unified School District
  • Newport-Mesa Unified School District
  • Saddleback Valley Unified School District
  • Tustin Unified School District
• High school students currently compose 90% of enrollment.
• Adult students compose 10% of enrollment.
• Courses are tuition-free to high school students; a registration fee is required of adults.

• Career technical courses are offered within five pathways: Arts and Communication, Business and Marketing, Health Sciences, Public Services, and Science and Technology.
• High school students may earn credit toward graduation.
• High school and adult students may earn certificates of achievement based on industry standards.
• Some courses meet the University of California’s and California State University’s Visual and Performing Arts (f) or Elective (g) requirement.
• Advanced placement and credit are available at local community colleges for some ROP courses.
• Outstanding students are recognized at an annual ceremony; some receive monetary awards.
• All ROP courses are, by law, based on job market needs.

• Career guidance
• Counseling services for high school and adult students
• Referrals to community-based organizations and services

• More than 500 local businesses partner with the ROP to provide internships.
• Business leaders serve on advisory panels and validate curriculum.
• Employers hire students they have helped train.
• Business partners contribute to student recognition awards.

Huntington Beach Union
  Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, Valley Vista, Westminster

Irvine Unified
  Creekside, Irvine, Northwood, University, Woodbridge

Newport-Mesa Unified
  Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Estancia, Monte Vista / Back Bay, Newport Harbor

Saddleback Valley Unified
  El Toro, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Silverado, Trabuco Hills

Tustin Unified
  Beckman, Foothill, Hillview, Tustin

Coastline Regional Occupational Programs is an accredited school approved by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges