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Compton High

Compton Unified · Los Angeles County · 1200 East Alondra Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221-3702

(310) 635-3881 · www.compton.k12.ca.us

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5/10
#696
Rank 696 out of 1,227
Top 57%
English Language Arts5/10 · #627 · 49th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #579 · 53rd percentile
Science2/10 · #1150 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Compton High sits in the heart of Compton, a city with a rich cultural identity and a tight-knit community that takes pride in its resilience. The school shows real strength in math and holds its own in English, making it a reasonable option for families looking for a solid public high school in this part of Los Angeles County. Families rooted in the area who want their kids close to home and connected to the local community will find Compton High a familiar and accessible choice.

Student Demographics

293 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
246 (84%)
African American
42 (14%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners79 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged288 (98%)
Students with Disabilities54 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,438
Enrollment
55.1
Teachers (FTE)
26.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
20.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

86.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
18.3%
AP Participation
of students
246
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Tarbabes · CIF Southern Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Lacrosse (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1145 · 48th percentile

109 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found